Pentax K-1 vs Sony RX100 V
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Pentax K-1 vs Sony RX100 V Key Specs
(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
- Released February 2016
- Updated by Pentax K-1 II
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
- Released October 2016
- Old Model is Sony RX100 IV
- Successor is Sony RX100 VI

Pentax K-1 vs Sony RX100 V Overview
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.

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.

Pentax K-1 vs Sony RX100 V Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 over the Sony RX100 V
K-1 | RX100 V | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Display size | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 V over the Pentax K-1
RX100 V | K-1 | |||
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Released | October 2016 | ![]() | February 2016 | More modern by 7 months |
Display resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 1037k | Sharper display (+192k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Pentax K-1 and Sony RX100 V
K-1 | RX100 V | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Pentax K-1 vs Sony RX100 V Physical Comparison
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.

Pentax K-1 vs Sony RX100 V Sensor Comparison
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.

Pentax K-1 vs Sony RX100 V Screen and ViewFinder


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Pentax K-1 vs Sony RX100 V Specifications
Pentax K-1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Pentax | Sony |
Model type | Pentax K-1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Large Sensor Compact |
Released | 2016-02-17 | 2016-10-06 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 35.9 x 24mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 861.6mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 36 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias 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 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Min boosted ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 33 | 315 |
Cross type focus points | 25 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Pentax KAF2 | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-70mm (2.9x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/1.8-2.8 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Available lenses | 151 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3.2" | 3" |
Display resolution | 1,037k dots | 1,229k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.59x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Highest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/32000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.4 frames per second | 24.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 10.20 m (at Auto ISO) |
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 | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/200 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 1010 grams (2.23 lbs) | 299 grams (0.66 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 137 x 110 x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") | 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 96 | 70 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 25.4 | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 14.6 | 12.4 |
DXO Low light rating | 3280 | 586 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 760 shots | 220 shots |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | D-LI90 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Two | Single |
Retail pricing | $1,499 | $998 |