Pentax K-1 vs Sony HX300

Its time to look more in depth at the Pentax K-1 vs Sony HX300, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Pentax and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the K-1 (36MP) and HX300 (20MP) and the K-1 (Full frame) and HX300 (1/2.3") offer different sensor size.

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The K-1 was revealed 3 years after the HX300 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the K-1 matches up vs the HX300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300. The full galleries are provided at Pentax K-1 Gallery & Sony HX300 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Pentax K-1 enjoys external measurements of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") with a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs) whilst the Sony HX300 has specifications of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the K-1 versus the HX300.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K-1 and HX300 is 55 and 63 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through a spec sheet. The picture here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the K-1 and HX300.

Clearly, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The K-1 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Pentax K-1 will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 16 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher K-1 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.