Pentax KP vs Sony HX350

Let's look much closer at the Pentax KP vs Sony HX350, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the KP (24MP) and the HX350 (20MP) is very similar but the KP (APS-C) and HX350 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The KP was announced 2 months later than the HX350 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax KP being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the KP scores vs the HX350 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax KP and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax KP Gallery and Sony HX350 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Pentax KP has got outside measurements of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") and a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst the Sony HX350 has dimensions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") and a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

Look at the Pentax KP vs Sony HX350 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the KP and the HX350.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the KP and HX350 is 61 and 62 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing just by going over technical specs. The graphic here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the KP and HX350.

As you have seen, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The KP with its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Pentax KP will offer extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos way more aggressively.