Pentax K-1 vs Sony T99

Its time to look more closely at the Pentax K-1 versus Sony T99, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Pentax and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the K-1 (36MP) and T99 (14MP) and the K-1 (Full frame) and T99 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

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The K-1 was brought out 5 years after the T99 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the K-1 matches up vs the T99 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax K-1 Gallery & Sony T99 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Pentax K-1 offers exterior dimensions of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") and a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs) and the Sony T99 has sizing of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Examine the Pentax K-1 versus Sony T99 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the K-1 vs the T99.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the K-1 and T99 is 55 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing technical specs. The image here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-1 and T99.

As you can tell, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The K-1 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Pentax K-1 will offer you more detail having its extra 22 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos more aggressively. The younger K-1 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.