Pentax K-7 vs Sony TX1

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Pentax K-7 vs Sony TX1, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Pentax and Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the K-7 (15MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the K-7 (APS-C) and TX1 (1/2.4") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The K-7 was unveiled 2 months after the TX1 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-7 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the K-7 scores versus the TX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax K-7 Gallery and Sony TX1 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Pentax K-7 has exterior measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs) whilst the Sony TX1 has sizing of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Look at the Pentax K-7 vs Sony TX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the K-7 and the TX1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the K-7 and TX1 is 60 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing technical specs. The image here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the K-7 and TX1.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The K-7 with its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Pentax K-7 will provide you with greater detail having an extra 5MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a little more aggressively.