Pentax K-1 II vs Sony A58

The following is a in depth comparison of the Pentax K-1 II and Sony A58, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the K-1 II (36MP) and A58 (20MP) and the K-1 II (Full frame) and A58 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor size.

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The K-1 II was launched 4 years after the A58 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-1 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the K-1 II scores versus the A58 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-1 Mark II and Sony SLT-A58. The complete galleries are available at Pentax K-1 II Gallery and Sony A58 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Pentax K-1 II provides 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 A58 has specifications of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax K-1 II and Sony A58 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the K-1 II compared to the A58.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K-1 II and A58 is 55 and 68 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specs. The image underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-1 II and A58.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The K-1 II due to its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Pentax K-1 II will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 16MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer K-1 II will have a benefit in sensor innovation.