Pentax K10D vs Sony HX1

Let's look much closer at the Pentax K10D vs Sony HX1, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the K10D (10MP) and the HX1 (9MP) is relatively similar but the K10D (APS-C) and HX1 (1/2.4") provide different sensor measurements.

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The K10D was brought out 3 years prior to the HX1 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Pentax K10D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the K10D grades against the HX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K10D and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax K10D Gallery and Sony HX1 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Pentax K10D comes with external measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs) and the Sony HX1 has specifications of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the K10D compared to the HX1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K10D and HX1 is 59 and 67 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over specifications. The pic underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the K10D and HX1.

Plainly, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The K10D because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Pentax K10D will offer extra detail having its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged K10D is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.