Pentax K-1 II vs Sony TX200V

Here is a thorough review of the Pentax K-1 II and Sony TX200V, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Pentax and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the K-1 II (36MP) and TX200V (18MP) and the K-1 II (Full frame) and TX200V (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The K-1 II was introduced 6 years later than the TX200V and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-1 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the K-1 II grades against the TX200V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-1 Mark II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V. The whole galleries are available at Pentax K-1 II Gallery and Sony TX200V Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and volume. The Pentax K-1 II enjoys outer dimensions of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs) whilst the Sony TX200V has sizing of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") along with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the K-1 II against the TX200V.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K-1 II and TX200V is 55 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to see the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-1 II and TX200V.

Clearly, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The K-1 II using its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Pentax K-1 II will render more detail using its extra 18 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more recent K-1 II is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.