Pentax K-1 vs Sony WX30

Below is a extended analysis of the Pentax K-1 versus Sony WX30, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Pentax and Sony. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the K-1 (36MP) and WX30 (16MP) and the K-1 (Full frame) and WX30 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The K-1 was manufactured 4 years later than the WX30 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony WX30 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the K-1 grades vs the WX30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax K-1 Gallery & Sony WX30 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-1 enjoys external measurements of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") along with a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs) while the Sony WX30 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the K-1 vs the WX30.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the K-1 and WX30 is 55 and 96 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing specifications. The photograph below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the K-1 and WX30.

Plainly, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The K-1 due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Pentax K-1 will offer more detail due to its extra 20 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent K-1 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.