Pentax K-S1 vs Sony HX350

Here is a extensive overview of the Pentax K-S1 versus Sony HX350, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the K-S1 (20MP) and the HX350 (20MP) is fairly similar but the K-S1 (APS-C) and HX350 (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.

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The K-S1 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the HX350 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-S1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the K-S1 grades versus the HX350 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-S1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax K-S1 Gallery and Sony HX350 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-S1 has got physical dimensions of 121mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") and a weight of 558 grams (1.23 lbs) and the Sony HX350 has proportions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

Examine the Pentax K-S1 versus Sony HX350 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the K-S1 and the HX350.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K-S1 and HX350 is 69 and 62 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over technical specs. The visual underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-S1 and HX350.

As you can tell, both cameras feature the identical megapixels but different sensor sizing. The K-S1 has got the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower DOF less difficult. The older K-S1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.