Pentax K-5 II vs Sony QX1
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Pentax K-5 II vs Sony QX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 760g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
- Announced June 2013
- Replaced the Pentax K-5
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- " Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 216g - 74 x 70 x 53mm
- Introduced September 2014

Pentax K-5 II vs Sony QX1 Overview
Below is a extensive overview of the Pentax K-5 II vs Sony QX1, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Lens-style by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the K-5 II (16MP) and the QX1 (20MP) is very close and both cameras have the identical sensor size (APS-C).

The K-5 II was brought out 15 months prior to the QX1 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-5 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.
Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the K-5 II grades versus the QX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Pentax K-5 II vs Sony QX1 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-5 II & Sony Alpha QX1. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax K-5 II Gallery & Sony QX1 Gallery.