Pentax K-1 vs Sony RX10 IV

On this page, we are looking at the Pentax K-1 and Sony RX10 IV, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by rivals Pentax and Sony. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the K-1 (36MP) and RX10 IV (20MP) and the K-1 (Full frame) and RX10 IV (1") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The K-1 was manufactured 19 months prior to the RX10 IV making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony RX10 IV being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the K-1 scores against the RX10 IV in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV. The entire galleries are available at Pentax K-1 Gallery & Sony RX10 IV Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Pentax K-1 provides external measurements of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs) and the Sony RX10 IV has sizing of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") with a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).

Examine the Pentax K-1 and Sony RX10 IV in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the K-1 versus the RX10 IV.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K-1 and RX10 IV is 55 and 52 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by going through specs. The pic underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the K-1 and RX10 IV.

All in all, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The K-1 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Pentax K-1 will provide extra detail due to its extra 16 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged K-1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.