Pentax K-1 vs Sony A350

The following is a in depth comparison of the Pentax K-1 vs Sony A350, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the K-1 (36MP) and A350 (14MP) and the K-1 (Full frame) and A350 (APS-C) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The K-1 was introduced 7 years after the A350 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the K-1 grades against the A350 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-1 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A350. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax K-1 Gallery & Sony A350 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-1 enjoys outer dimensions of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") along with a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs) while the Sony A350 has dimensions of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the K-1 compared to the A350.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the K-1 and A350 is 55 and 62 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through specs. The picture below will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-1 and A350.

As you can plainly see, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The K-1 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Pentax K-1 will show extra detail using its extra 22MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more recent K-1 will have an advantage in sensor technology.