Pentax K-1 vs Sony A7R II
Portability
55 Imaging
75 Features
82 Overall
77
55 Imaging
75 Features
82 Overall
77
Portability
68 Imaging
75 Features
84 Overall
78
68 Imaging
75 Features
84 Overall
78
Pentax K-1 vs Sony A7R II Key Specs
Pentax K-1
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 36MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 204800
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
- Released February 2016
- Updated by Pentax K-1 II
Sony A7R II
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 42MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 625g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
- Announced June 2015
- Previous Model is Sony A7R
- Later Model is Sony A7R III
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The following is a complete comparison of the Pentax K-1 versus Sony A7R II, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the K-1 (36MP) and the A7R II (42MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (Full frame).
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Before we go through a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the K-1 grades vs the A7R II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 over the Sony A7R II
| K-1 | A7R II | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2016 |  | June 2015 | Newer by 9 months |
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
| Screen dimension | 3.2" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Sony A7R II over the Pentax K-1
| A7R II | K-1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 1229k |  | 1037k | Clearer screen (+192k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax K-1 and Sony A7R II
| K-1 | A7R II | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither contains Touch screen |
Pentax K-1 vs Sony A7R II Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-1 has got external 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 Sony A7R II has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the K-1 and the A7R II.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the K-1 and A7R II is 55 and 68 respectively.
Pentax K-1 vs Sony A7R II Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking specifications. The pic underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the K-1 and A7R II.
To sum up, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony A7R II to resolve greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent K-1 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
Pentax K-1 vs Sony A7R II Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Pentax K-1 Portrait photography factors
Sony A7R II Portrait photography factors
manual focus
MP count high (36MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
has manual focus
megapixel count high (42 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Sony A7R II as a Street photography camera
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW files
environment proof
above average high ISO (204,800)
more heavy than others (1,010g)
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
above average ISO range (25,600)
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max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count high (36 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.4 frames per second)
terrible battery pack (760 per charge)
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count high (42 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
supports phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
terrible battery life (290 shots)
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Pentax K-1 Travel photography highlights
Sony A7R II Travel photography highlights
environment proof
MP count high (36 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (760 per charge)
more heavy than others (1,010g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
environment sealing
megapixel count high (42MP)
terrible battery life (290 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Pentax K-1 Landscape photography factors
Sony A7R II Landscape photography factors
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count high (36 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
above average high ISO (204,800)
supports RAW files
environment proof
two card slots
terrible battery pack (760 per charge)
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count high (42 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
terrible battery life (290 CIPA)
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image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external microphone socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than others (1,010g)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with mic socket
screen is not selfie friendly
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Pentax K-1 vs Sony A7R II Specifications
| Pentax K-1 | Sony Alpha A7R II | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Pentax | Sony |
| Model type | Pentax K-1 | Sony Alpha A7R II |
| Category | Advanced DSLR | Pro Mirrorless |
| Released | 2016-02-17 | 2015-06-10 |
| Physical type | Mid-size SLR | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Bionz X |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
| Sensor dimensions | 35.9 x 24mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
| Sensor surface area | 861.6mm² | 861.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 36 megapixels | 42 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 7360 x 4912 | 7974 x 5316 |
| Max native ISO | 204800 | 25600 |
| Max enhanced ISO | - | 102400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | 33 | 399 |
| Cross type focus points | 25 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Pentax KAF2 | Sony E |
| Available lenses | 151 | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
| Screen sizing | 3.2" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 1,037k dots | 1,229k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.78x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 4.4fps | 5.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync | no built-in flash |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | 1/200 seconds | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Built-in | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 1010g (2.23 pounds) | 625g (1.38 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 137 x 110 x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") | 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 96 | 98 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 25.4 | 26.0 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 14.6 | 13.9 |
| DXO Low light rating | 3280 | 3434 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 760 photos | 290 photos |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | D-LI90 | NP-FW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
| Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
| Storage type | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | Dual | One |
| Pricing at release | $1,499 | $2,913 |