Pentax K-1 vs Sony TX9

Below, we will be matching up the Pentax K-1 and Sony TX9, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Pentax and Sony. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the K-1 (36MP) and TX9 (12MP) and the K-1 (Full frame) and TX9 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The K-1 was manufactured 5 years after the TX9 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple summation of how the K-1 scores against the TX9 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax K-1 Gallery & Sony TX9 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Pentax K-1 has exterior dimensions of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") having a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs) and the Sony TX9 has sizing of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Examine the Pentax K-1 and Sony TX9 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the K-1 and the TX9.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the K-1 and TX9 is 55 and 95 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading through specifications. The pic underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the K-1 and TX9.

Plainly, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The K-1 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Pentax K-1 will give you more detail due to its extra 24MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The fresher K-1 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.