Pentax K-1 vs Sony W690

Below, we will be analyzing the Pentax K-1 versus Sony W690, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Pentax and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the K-1 (36MP) and W690 (16MP) and the K-1 (Full frame) and W690 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The K-1 was introduced 4 years later than the W690 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W690 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the K-1 scores vs the W690 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The whole galleries are available at Pentax K-1 Gallery & Sony W690 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-1 comes with external measurements of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") having a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs) whilst the Sony W690 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax K-1 versus Sony W690 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the K-1 compared to the W690.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the K-1 and W690 is 55 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing a spec sheet. The visual here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the K-1 and W690.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The K-1 with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Pentax K-1 will provide you with greater detail using its extra 20MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern K-1 will have an edge in sensor tech.