Pentax K-1 II vs Sony WX300

On this page, we are contrasting the Pentax K-1 II and Sony WX300, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the K-1 II (36MP) and WX300 (18MP) and the K-1 II (Full frame) and WX300 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The K-1 II was revealed 5 years later than the WX300 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-1 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony WX300 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the K-1 II matches up vs the WX300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-1 Mark II & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The full galleries are provided at Pentax K-1 II Gallery & Sony WX300 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and size. The Pentax K-1 II features exterior dimensions of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") having a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs) and the Sony WX300 has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Pentax K-1 II and Sony WX300 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the K-1 II vs the WX300.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K-1 II and WX300 is 55 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to see the difference between sensor sizing simply by going over technical specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-1 II and WX300.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The K-1 II having a larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Pentax K-1 II will deliver greater detail because of its extra 18 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more modern K-1 II is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.