Pentax K-1 vs Sony RX100 V

Let's look closer at the Pentax K-1 versus Sony RX100 V, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Pentax and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the K-1 (36MP) and RX100 V (20MP) and the K-1 (Full frame) and RX100 V (1") provide different sensor size.

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The K-1 was manufactured 7 months prior to the RX100 V and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the K-1 scores against the RX100 V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax K-1 Gallery and Sony RX100 V Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-1 comes with outside dimensions of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs) while the Sony RX100 V has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax K-1 versus Sony RX100 V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the K-1 versus the RX100 V.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-1 and RX100 V is 55 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through a spec sheet. The image underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-1 and RX100 V.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The K-1 featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Pentax K-1 will result in extra detail due to its extra 16MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged K-1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.