Pentax KP vs Sony RX10 II

On this page, we are matching up the Pentax KP and Sony RX10 II, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by competitors Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the KP (24MP) and the RX10 II (20MP) is very similar but the KP (APS-C) and RX10 II (1") provide different sensor size.

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The KP was brought out 20 months later than the RX10 II making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Pentax KP being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony RX10 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the KP grades vs the RX10 II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax KP & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II. The entire galleries are available at Pentax KP Gallery & Sony RX10 II Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Pentax KP provides exterior dimensions of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") along with a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs) while the Sony RX10 II has sizing of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") having a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Look at the Pentax KP and Sony RX10 II in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the KP vs the RX10 II.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the KP and RX10 II is 61 and 58 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by going over a spec sheet. The visual below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the KP and RX10 II.

As you can see, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The KP because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Pentax KP will offer you greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern KP provides an advantage in sensor technology.