Pentax K-1 II vs Sony W220

On this page, we will be looking at the Pentax K-1 II and Sony W220, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Pentax and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the K-1 II (36MP) and W220 (12MP) and the K-1 II (Full frame) and W220 (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The K-1 II was introduced 9 years after the W220 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-1 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W220 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the K-1 II scores versus the W220 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-1 Mark II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax K-1 II Gallery and Sony W220 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-1 II has outside dimensions 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 W220 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax K-1 II and Sony W220 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the K-1 II against the W220.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-1 II and W220 is 55 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions simply by seeing a spec sheet. The image below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-1 II and W220.

As you can see, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The K-1 II using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Pentax K-1 II will provide extra detail using its extra 24 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more recent K-1 II should have an advantage in sensor tech.