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Pentax K-1 vs Sony QX30

Portability
55
Imaging
76
Features
82
Overall
78
Pentax K-1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41

Pentax K-1 vs Sony QX30 Key Specs

Pentax K-1
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 204800
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
  • Announced February 2016
  • Successor is Pentax K-1 II
Sony QX30
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 193g - 68 x 65 x 58mm
  • Revealed September 2014
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Pentax K-1 vs Sony QX30 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Pentax K-1 vs Sony QX30, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Lens-style by rivals Pentax and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the K-1 (36MP) and QX30 (20MP) and the K-1 (Full frame) and QX30 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The K-1 was brought out 18 months later than the QX30 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the K-1 scores against the QX30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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