Pentax K-1 II vs Sony W350

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Pentax K-1 II versus Sony W350, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Pentax and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the K-1 II (36MP) and W350 (14MP) and the K-1 II (Full frame) and W350 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The K-1 II was unveiled 8 years later than the W350 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-1 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the K-1 II grades vs the W350 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-1 Mark II & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350. The full galleries are provided at Pentax K-1 II Gallery & Sony W350 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-1 II enjoys outer dimensions of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") and a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs) whilst the Sony W350 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Pentax K-1 II versus Sony W350 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the K-1 II and the W350.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K-1 II and W350 is 55 and 97 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading technical specs. The graphic here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the K-1 II and W350.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The K-1 II using its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Pentax K-1 II will offer you more detail having an extra 22MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern K-1 II is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.