Pentax K-1 vs Pentax KP

Here, we are looking at the Pentax K-1 versus Pentax KP, both Advanced DSLR cameras and they are both sold by Pentax. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the K-1 (36MP) and KP (24MP) and the K-1 (Full frame) and KP (APS-C) provide different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The K-1 was introduced 11 months earlier than the KP and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the K-1 scores against the KP in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-1 & Pentax KP. The whole galleries are available at Pentax K-1 Gallery & Pentax KP Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and size. The Pentax K-1 offers outer dimensions of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") with a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs) while the Pentax KP has specifications of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).

Look at the Pentax K-1 versus Pentax KP in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the K-1 versus the KP.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the K-1 and KP is 55 and 61 respectively.

Usually, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by seeing specs. The picture here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-1 and KP.

All in all, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The K-1 having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Pentax K-1 will provide greater detail using its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged K-1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.