Pentax K-1 II vs Sony QX30

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Pentax K-1 II versus Sony QX30, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Lens-style by companies Pentax and Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the K-1 II (36MP) and QX30 (20MP) and the K-1 II (Full frame) and QX30 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The K-1 II was unveiled 3 years after the QX30 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-1 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the K-1 II scores against the QX30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-1 Mark II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30. The full galleries are available at Pentax K-1 II Gallery and Sony QX30 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-1 II features outer measurements of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") with a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs) while the Sony QX30 has dimensions of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check the Pentax K-1 II versus Sony QX30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the K-1 II against the QX30.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the K-1 II and QX30 is 55 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes just by checking out specifications. The image underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the K-1 II and QX30.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The K-1 II using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Pentax K-1 II will produce extra detail having an extra 16 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more modern K-1 II is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.