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Pentax K-1 vs Sony RX100 II

Portability
55
Imaging
76
Features
82
Overall
78
Pentax K-1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II front
Portability
89
Imaging
51
Features
74
Overall
60

Pentax K-1 vs Sony RX100 II 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 Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
  • Revealed February 2016
  • Refreshed by Pentax K-1 II
Sony RX100 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 281g - 102 x 58 x 38mm
  • Introduced June 2013
  • Superseded the Sony RX100
  • Refreshed by Sony RX100 III
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Pentax K-1 vs Sony RX100 II Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Pentax K-1 and Sony RX100 II, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Pentax and Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the K-1 (36MP) and RX100 II (20MP) and the K-1 (Full frame) and RX100 II (1") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The K-1 was unveiled 2 years after the RX100 II which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the K-1 scores against the RX100 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 over the Sony RX100 II

 K-1 RX100 II 
IntroducedFebruary 2016June 2013More modern by 33 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 II over the Pentax K-1

 RX100 II K-1 
Display resolution1229k1037kSharper display (+192k dot)

Common features in the Pentax K-1 and Sony RX100 II

 K-1 RX100 II 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Pentax K-1 vs Sony RX100 II Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Pentax K-1 has outside dimensions of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") having a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs) while the Sony RX100 II has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the K-1 and the RX100 II.

Pentax K-1 vs Sony RX100 II size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K-1 and RX100 II is 55 and 89 respectively.

Pentax K-1 vs Sony RX100 II top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-1 vs Sony RX100 II Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading through specs. The pic here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-1 and RX100 II.

All in all, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The K-1 using its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Pentax K-1 will resolve greater detail having an extra 16MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more modern K-1 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Pentax K-1 vs Sony RX100 II sensor size comparison

Pentax K-1 vs Sony RX100 II Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K-1 vs Sony RX100 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax K-1
Portrait photography with Sony RX100 II
85
has manual focus
amazing megapixels (36MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
70
you can focus manually
high flash sync (1/2,000s)
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax K-1 Street photography details
Sony RX100 II Street photography details
70
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
good ISO range (204,800)
heavier than average (1,010g)
85
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (281g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax K-1
Sports photography with Sony RX100 II
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing megapixels (36 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
has phase detect AF
low fps (4.4 frames/s)
low battery power (760 shots)
67
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
comes with tracking focus
great battery power (350 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax K-1
Travel photography with Sony RX100 II
53
environment proofing
amazing megapixels (36 megapixels)
low battery power (760 per charge)
heavier than average (1,010 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
80
great battery power (350 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (281 grams)
good resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K-1 Landscape photography details
Sony RX100 II Landscape photography details
81
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing megapixels (36MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
good ISO range (204,800)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
has dual storage slots
low battery power (760 per charge)
74
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
great battery power (350 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K-1 Vlogging info
Sony RX100 II Vlogging info
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external mic jack
display is not selfie friendly
heavier than average (1,010 grams)
37
relatively wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (281g)
display isn't selfie friendly
no microphone socket
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Pentax K-1 vs Sony RX100 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-1 and Sony RX100 II
 Pentax K-1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
General Information
Brand Pentax Sony
Model Pentax K-1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
Class Advanced DSLR Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2016-02-17 2013-06-27
Physical type Mid-size SLR Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1"
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 24mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 861.6mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 36MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 7360 x 4912 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 204800 12800
Highest boosted ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 160
RAW pictures
Lowest boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 33 25
Cross focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mount Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-100mm (3.6x)
Highest aperture - f/1.8-4.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Total lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1 2.7
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3.2" 3"
Display resolution 1,037 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - Xtra Fine WhiteMagic TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 4.4fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 15.00 m (ISO Auto (W))
Flash options Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/200s 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1010g (2.23 pounds) 281g (0.62 pounds)
Physical dimensions 137 x 110 x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") 102 x 58 x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 96 67
DXO Color Depth score 25.4 22.5
DXO Dynamic range score 14.6 12.4
DXO Low light score 3280 483
Other
Battery life 760 shots 350 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI90 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec. / Self-portrait One-person/ Self-portrait Two-person/ Self timer Continuous (3 or 5 shots))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Two One
Retail pricing $1,499 $598