Pentax K-1 vs Sony RX100 VII

Below, we will be looking at the Pentax K-1 and Sony RX100 VII, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Pentax and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the K-1 (36MP) and RX100 VII (20MP) and the K-1 (Full frame) and RX100 VII (1") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The K-1 was released 4 years prior to the RX100 VII and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the K-1 scores against the RX100 VII when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax K-1 Gallery and Sony RX100 VII Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-1 has outside dimensions of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") and a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs) while the Sony RX100 VII has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") having a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).

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

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the K-1 and the RX100 VII.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the K-1 and RX100 VII is 55 and 88 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by checking technical specs. The photograph here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-1 and RX100 VII.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The K-1 due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Pentax K-1 will give you more detail as a result of its extra 16 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The older K-1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.