Pentax KP vs Sony H300

Here is a detailed overview of the Pentax KP and Sony H300, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the KP (24MP) and the H300 (20MP) is pretty comparable but the KP (APS-C) and H300 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

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The KP was launched 2 years later than the H300 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax KP being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the KP grades against the H300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax KP and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax KP Gallery and Sony H300 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Pentax KP enjoys exterior dimensions of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs) and the Sony H300 has measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") with a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax KP and Sony H300 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the KP against the H300.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the KP and H300 is 61 and 63 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing a spec sheet. The visual underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the KP and H300.

As you can see, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The KP due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Pentax KP will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more recent KP provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.