Pentax K-1 vs Sony HX90V

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Pentax K-1 and Sony HX90V, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Pentax and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the K-1 (36MP) and HX90V (18MP) and the K-1 (Full frame) and HX90V (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

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The K-1 was introduced 11 months later than the HX90V so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony HX90V being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the K-1 scores against the HX90V for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The whole galleries are available at Pentax K-1 Gallery and Sony HX90V Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Pentax K-1 enjoys outer 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) while the Sony HX90V has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Look at the Pentax K-1 and Sony HX90V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the K-1 against the HX90V.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the K-1 and HX90V is 55 and 91 respectively.

Often, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements purely by looking through specs. The graphic below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the K-1 and HX90V.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The K-1 having a larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Pentax K-1 will result in greater detail using its extra 18MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos more aggressively. The newer K-1 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.