Pentax KP vs Sony ZV-1

Let's look more closely at the Pentax KP versus Sony ZV-1, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the KP (24MP) and the ZV-1 (20MP) is pretty well matched but the KP (APS-C) and ZV-1 (1") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The KP was revealed 4 years prior to the ZV-1 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Pentax KP being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the KP matches up versus the ZV-1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax KP & Sony ZV-1. The full galleries are available at Pentax KP Gallery & Sony ZV-1 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Pentax KP has physical measurements 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 ZV-1 has measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") having a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the KP against the ZV-1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the KP and ZV-1 is 61 and 88 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading through a spec sheet. The pic underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the KP and ZV-1.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The KP having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Pentax KP will give greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged KP is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.