Pentax K-1 vs Sony A7 III

Here, we are analyzing the Pentax K-1 vs Sony A7 III, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the K-1 (36MP) and A7 III (24MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (Full frame).

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The K-1 was introduced 24 months prior to the A7 III making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A7 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the K-1 scores vs the A7 III in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-1 & Sony Alpha A7 III. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax K-1 Gallery & Sony A7 III Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-1 provides external measurements of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs) and the Sony A7 III has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the K-1 against the A7 III.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-1 and A7 III is 55 and 63 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements only by viewing specifications. The visual underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the K-1 and A7 III.

To sum up, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Pentax K-1 to provide you with more detail using its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older K-1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.