Pentax K-1 II vs Sony TX1

Below, we are matching up the Pentax K-1 II versus Sony TX1, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Pentax and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the K-1 II (36MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the K-1 II (Full frame) and TX1 (1/2.4") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The K-1 II was unveiled 8 years later than the TX1 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-1 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the K-1 II matches up versus the TX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-1 Mark II & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The full galleries are provided at Pentax K-1 II Gallery & Sony TX1 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-1 II has outside measurements of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") along with a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs) whilst the Sony TX1 has measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax K-1 II versus Sony TX1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the K-1 II versus the TX1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the K-1 II and TX1 is 55 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements simply by checking technical specs. The graphic below may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the K-1 II and TX1.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The K-1 II having a larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Pentax K-1 II will give you greater detail having an extra 26 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent K-1 II is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.