Pentax K-1 vs Sony RX1R II

On this page, we will be comparing the Pentax K-1 versus Sony RX1R II, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the K-1 (36MP) and the RX1R II (42MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The K-1 was announced 5 months after the RX1R II which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the K-1 grades versus the RX1R II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II. The whole galleries are available at Pentax K-1 Gallery & Sony RX1R II Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-1 comes with outside 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 RX1R II has measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") along with a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

Examine the Pentax K-1 versus Sony RX1R II in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the K-1 compared to the RX1R II.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-1 and RX1R II is 55 and 78 respectively.

Typically, its tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching specs. The pic here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the K-1 and RX1R II.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony RX1R II to result in more detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively.