Pentax K-7 vs Sony HX1

Let's examine more closely at the Pentax K-7 vs Sony HX1, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Pentax and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the K-7 (15MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the K-7 (APS-C) and HX1 (1/2.4") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The K-7 was brought out 6 months later than the HX1 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-7 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the K-7 matches up against the HX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax K-7 Gallery and Sony HX1 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Pentax K-7 has got external measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs) whilst the Sony HX1 has sizing of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

Examine the Pentax K-7 vs Sony HX1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the K-7 and the HX1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the K-7 and HX1 is 60 and 67 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing technical specs. The photograph here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the K-7 and HX1.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The K-7 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Pentax K-7 will offer extra detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively.