Pentax K-1 vs Sony HX200V

Let's look more closely at the Pentax K-1 vs Sony HX200V, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Pentax and Sony. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the K-1 (36MP) and HX200V (18MP) and the K-1 (Full frame) and HX200V (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The K-1 was launched 3 years later than the HX200V and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the K-1 matches up vs the HX200V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax K-1 Gallery & Sony HX200V Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-1 comes with outer dimensions of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") and a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs) while the Sony HX200V has measurements of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax K-1 vs Sony HX200V in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the K-1 and the HX200V.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K-1 and HX200V is 55 and 66 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the K-1 and HX200V.

As you can see, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The K-1 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Pentax K-1 will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 18 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern K-1 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.