Pentax K-1 vs Sony QX1
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75 Features
82 Overall
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63 Features
48 Overall
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Pentax K-1 vs Sony QX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 36MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 204800
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
- Released February 2016
- Replacement is Pentax K-1 II
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- " Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 216g - 74 x 70 x 53mm
- Announced September 2014

Pentax K-1 vs Sony QX1 Overview
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.

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.

Pentax K-1 vs Sony QX1 Gallery
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.