Pentax K-1 vs Sony H50

Below, we will be reviewing the Pentax K-1 versus Sony H50, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Pentax and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the K-1 (36MP) and H50 (9MP) and the K-1 (Full frame) and H50 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The K-1 was brought out 7 years later than the H50 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony H50 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the K-1 scores versus the H50 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax K-1 Gallery & Sony H50 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-1 offers exterior 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) and the Sony H50 has measurements of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") along with a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

Look at the Pentax K-1 versus Sony H50 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the K-1 vs the H50.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K-1 and H50 is 55 and 69 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through technical specs. The visual underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-1 and H50.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The K-1 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Pentax K-1 will give you extra detail having its extra 27MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher K-1 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.