Pentax K-S1 vs Sony WX350

Let's take a closer look at the Pentax K-S1 versus Sony WX350, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the K-S1 (20MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is very similar but the K-S1 (APS-C) and WX350 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The K-S1 was launched 7 months later than the WX350 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-S1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the K-S1 grades against the WX350 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-S1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax K-S1 Gallery & Sony WX350 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you should factor in its weight and size. The Pentax K-S1 provides outside measurements of 121mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 558 grams (1.23 lbs) and the Sony WX350 has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the K-S1 vs the WX350.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K-S1 and WX350 is 69 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading technical specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the K-S1 and WX350.

As you can tell, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The K-S1 because of its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Pentax K-S1 will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger K-S1 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.