Pentax K-70 vs Sony RX1

Its time to look closer at the Pentax K-70 vs Sony RX1, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the K-70 (24MP) and the RX1 (24MP) is very similar but the K-70 (APS-C) and RX1 (Full frame) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The K-70 was announced 3 years later than the RX1 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-70 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the K-70 grades against the RX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-70 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The whole galleries are available at Pentax K-70 Gallery & Sony RX1 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-70 provides external dimensions of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") and a weight of 688 grams (1.52 lbs) and the Sony RX1 has proportions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the K-70 vs the RX1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the K-70 and RX1 is 62 and 79 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over specs. The visual here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the K-70 and RX1.

All in all, both the cameras come with the identical MP but not the same sensor measurements. The K-70 features the tinier sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF harder. The fresher K-70 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.