Pentax K-S1 vs Sony RX100 V

Lets examine more closely at the Pentax K-S1 vs Sony RX100 V, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the K-S1 (20MP) and the RX100 V (20MP) is very well matched but the K-S1 (APS-C) and RX100 V (1") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The K-S1 was released 3 years before the RX100 V which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-S1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the K-S1 matches up vs the RX100 V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-S1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax K-S1 Gallery and Sony RX100 V Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-S1 comes with outside dimensions of 121mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") with a weight of 558 grams (1.23 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 V has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax K-S1 vs Sony RX100 V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the K-S1 against the RX100 V.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the K-S1 and RX100 V is 69 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by looking at a spec sheet. The image underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-S1 and RX100 V.

Clearly, both of these cameras posses the exact same resolution but different sensor dimensions. The K-S1 has the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field less difficult. The more aged K-S1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.