Pentax K-1 vs Sony A77 II

Its time to examine more in depth at the Pentax K-1 versus Sony A77 II, both Advanced DSLR cameras by rivals Pentax and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the K-1 (36MP) and A77 II (24MP) and the K-1 (Full frame) and A77 II (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The K-1 was announced 22 months after the A77 II making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the K-1 scores vs the A77 II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-1 & Sony SLT-A77 II. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax K-1 Gallery & Sony A77 II Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Pentax K-1 enjoys physical 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 A77 II has sizing of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 647 grams (1.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax K-1 versus Sony A77 II in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the K-1 versus the A77 II.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the K-1 and A77 II is 55 and 62 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specifications. The picture below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the K-1 and A77 II.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The K-1 having a larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Pentax K-1 will provide you with extra detail with its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent K-1 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.