Pentax K-1 II vs Sony WX30

In this article, we are reviewing the Pentax K-1 II and Sony WX30, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the K-1 II (36MP) and WX30 (16MP) and the K-1 II (Full frame) and WX30 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The K-1 II was revealed 6 years after the WX30 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-1 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony WX30 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the K-1 II grades against the WX30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-1 Mark II & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The full galleries are provided at Pentax K-1 II Gallery & Sony WX30 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Pentax K-1 II features outside measurements of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") with a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs) and the Sony WX30 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Pentax K-1 II and Sony WX30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the K-1 II and the WX30.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the K-1 II and WX30 is 55 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specifications. The image underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the K-1 II and WX30.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The K-1 II with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Pentax K-1 II will render greater detail because of its extra 20 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images far more aggressively. The younger K-1 II should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.