Pentax K-1 vs Sony W810

Let's look closer at the Pentax K-1 versus Sony W810, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Pentax and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the K-1 (36MP) and W810 (20MP) and the K-1 (Full frame) and W810 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The K-1 was released 2 years after the W810 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the K-1 scores versus the W810 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810. The complete galleries are available at Pentax K-1 Gallery & Sony W810 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Pentax K-1 provides exterior 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) while the Sony W810 has sizing of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the K-1 against the W810.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K-1 and W810 is 55 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specs. The pic underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the K-1 and W810.

All in all, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The K-1 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Pentax K-1 will offer greater detail as a result of its extra 16 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher K-1 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.