Pentax K-S1 vs Sony RX10 II

Below is a thorough analysis of the Pentax K-S1 versus Sony RX10 II, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the K-S1 (20MP) and the RX10 II (20MP) is fairly close but the K-S1 (APS-C) and RX10 II (1") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The K-S1 was introduced 9 months before the RX10 II which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-S1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony RX10 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the K-S1 matches up versus the RX10 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-S1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax K-S1 Gallery & Sony RX10 II Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Pentax K-S1 comes with outer dimensions of 121mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 558 grams (1.23 lbs) while the Sony RX10 II has specifications of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") with a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax K-S1 versus Sony RX10 II in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the K-S1 against the RX10 II.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the K-S1 and RX10 II is 69 and 58 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through specs. The graphic below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the K-S1 and RX10 II.

All in all, both of these cameras feature the identical resolution but not the same sensor measurements. The K-S1 provides the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field simpler. The older K-S1 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.