Pentax K-1 vs Pentax K-x

Here, we will be reviewing the Pentax K-1 and Pentax K-x, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are built by Pentax. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the K-1 (36MP) and K-x (12MP) and the K-1 (Full frame) and K-x (APS-C) posses different sensor measurements.

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The K-1 was manufactured 6 years later than the K-x and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax K-x being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the K-1 scores against the K-x in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-1 & Pentax K-x. The entire galleries are available at Pentax K-1 Gallery & Pentax K-x Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-1 comes with 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) whilst the Pentax K-x has measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") having a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the K-1 against the K-x.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K-1 and K-x is 55 and 69 respectively.

Normally, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the K-1 and K-x.

Plainly, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The K-1 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Pentax K-1 will deliver more detail due to its extra 24MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer K-1 provides an edge in sensor innovation.