Pentax KP vs Sony RX10

Below, we will be reviewing the Pentax KP versus Sony RX10, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by companies Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the KP (24MP) and the RX10 (20MP) is pretty similar but the KP (APS-C) and RX10 (1") feature totally different sensor size.

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The KP was announced 2 years later than the RX10 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Pentax KP being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony RX10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the KP grades versus the RX10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax KP & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax KP Gallery & Sony RX10 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Pentax KP has outer dimensions 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 RX10 has dimensions of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") with a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the KP versus the RX10.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the KP and RX10 is 61 and 58 respectively.

Usually, its hard to see the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the KP and RX10.

As you can see, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The KP having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Pentax KP will offer greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more modern KP is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.