Pentax K-1 vs Sony HX7V

Lets look closer at the Pentax K-1 and Sony HX7V, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the K-1 (36MP) and HX7V (16MP) and the K-1 (Full frame) and HX7V (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The K-1 was revealed 4 years later than the HX7V and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony HX7V being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the K-1 grades versus the HX7V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The full galleries are available at Pentax K-1 Gallery & Sony HX7V Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-1 has got external measurements of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") having a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs) and the Sony HX7V has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the K-1 vs the HX7V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the K-1 and HX7V is 55 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching technical specs. The visual underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the K-1 and HX7V.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The K-1 having a larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Pentax K-1 will render more detail because of its extra 20 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher K-1 will have a benefit in sensor technology.