Pentax K-1 vs Sony A7c

Following is a in depth comparison of the Pentax K-1 vs Sony A7c, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Pentax and Sony. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the K-1 (36MP) and A7c (24MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The K-1 was brought out 5 years prior to the A7c which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A7c being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the K-1 grades versus the A7c when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-1 & Sony Alpha A7c. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax K-1 Gallery & Sony A7c Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Pentax K-1 features outer measurements of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") with a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs) and the Sony A7c has specifications of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the K-1 compared to the A7c.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the K-1 and A7c is 55 and 78 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes just by researching technical specs. The picture here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the K-1 and A7c.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Pentax K-1 to render extra detail having its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged K-1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.