Pentax KP vs Sony A68
61 Imaging
71 Features
76 Overall
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64 Imaging
70 Features
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Pentax KP vs Sony A68 Overview
Lets take a closer look at the Pentax KP and Sony A68, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the KP (24MP) and the A68 (24MP) is fairly similar and they possess the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

The KP was introduced 15 months after the A68 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax KP being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the KP matches up versus the A68 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Pentax KP vs Sony A68 Key Specs
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- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 819200
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 703g - 132 x 101 x 76mm
- Launched January 2017
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- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 610g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
- Revealed November 2015
- Superseded the Sony A65

Pentax KP vs Sony A68 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax KP enjoys external dimensions of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") with a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst the Sony A68 has dimensions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") along with a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the KP versus the A68.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the KP and A68 is 61 and 64 respectively.

Pentax KP vs Sony A68 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the KP and A68.
Clearly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels so you should expect similar quality of files though you should really consider the release date of the products into consideration. The fresher KP provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Pentax KP vs Sony A68 Screen and ViewFinder


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