Pentax K-1 vs Sony QX1

In this article, we will be matching up the Pentax K-1 vs Sony QX1, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Lens-style by brands Pentax and Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the K-1 (36MP) and QX1 (20MP) and the K-1 (Full frame) and QX1 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The K-1 was announced 18 months later than the QX1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the K-1 grades versus the QX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-1 and Sony Alpha QX1. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax K-1 Gallery and Sony QX1 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-1 enjoys physical 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 QX1 has measurements of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") and a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

Compare the Pentax K-1 vs Sony QX1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the K-1 against the QX1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the K-1 and QX1 is 55 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by going through specs. The graphic below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the K-1 and QX1.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The K-1 using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Pentax K-1 will show extra detail with its extra 16MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger K-1 will have an advantage in sensor technology.