Pentax K-1 II vs Sony A77 II

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Pentax K-1 II vs Sony A77 II, both Advanced DSLR cameras by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the K-1 II (36MP) and A77 II (24MP) and the K-1 II (Full frame) and A77 II (APS-C) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The K-1 II was introduced 3 years after the A77 II which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the K-1 II grades vs the A77 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-1 Mark II & Sony SLT-A77 II. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax K-1 II Gallery & Sony A77 II Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-1 II provides exterior measurements of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") and a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs) and the Sony A77 II has proportions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") along with a weight of 647 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the K-1 II vs the A77 II.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the K-1 II and A77 II is 55 and 62 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions simply by researching specs. The image here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the K-1 II and A77 II.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The K-1 II with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Pentax K-1 II will result in extra detail using its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The newer K-1 II is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.