Pentax K-1 vs Sony A35

Below, we will be looking at the Pentax K-1 vs Sony A35, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Pentax and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the K-1 (36MP) and A35 (16MP) and the K-1 (Full frame) and A35 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizing.

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The K-1 was manufactured 4 years later than the A35 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the K-1 matches up versus the A35 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-1 & Sony SLT-A35. The entire galleries are available at Pentax K-1 Gallery & Sony A35 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-1 features external measurements of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") and a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs) whilst the Sony A35 has measurements of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the K-1 against the A35.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K-1 and A35 is 55 and 69 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing simply by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the K-1 and A35.

Clearly, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The K-1 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Pentax K-1 will result in extra detail due to its extra 20MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer K-1 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.