Pentax K-1 vs Sony ZV-1

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Pentax K-1 vs Sony ZV-1, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Pentax and Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the K-1 (36MP) and ZV-1 (20MP) and the K-1 (Full frame) and ZV-1 (1") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The K-1 was unveiled 5 years before the ZV-1 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the K-1 scores against the ZV-1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-1 and Sony ZV-1. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax K-1 Gallery and Sony ZV-1 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-1 enjoys external dimensions 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 ZV-1 has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") having a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax K-1 vs Sony ZV-1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the K-1 against the ZV-1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K-1 and ZV-1 is 55 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at technical specs. The graphic here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-1 and ZV-1.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The K-1 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Pentax K-1 will give you greater detail having an extra 16 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older K-1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.