Pentax K-1 vs Sony W570

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Pentax K-1 versus Sony W570, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the K-1 (36MP) and W570 (16MP) and the K-1 (Full frame) and W570 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.

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The K-1 was unveiled 5 years after the W570 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the K-1 matches up versus the W570 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570. The full galleries are provided at Pentax K-1 Gallery & Sony W570 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Pentax K-1 enjoys outside measurements of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") with a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs) and the Sony W570 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check the Pentax K-1 versus Sony W570 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the K-1 and the W570.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the K-1 and W570 is 55 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specifications. The picture underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the K-1 and W570.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The K-1 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Pentax K-1 will give extra detail having an extra 20MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger K-1 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.