Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Pentax XG-1 and Sony RX10 II side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Pentax XG-1 has external dimensions of 119 x 89 x 98 mm (4.69 x 3.5 x 3.84″) and weighs 567 g (1.25 lb / 20.00 oz) (including batteries). Sony RX10 II has external dimensions of 129 x 88 x 102 mm (5.08 x 3.46 x 4.02″) and weighs 813 g (1.79 lb / 28.68 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Pentax XG-1 and the Sony RX10 II. Pentax XG-1 is 10mm narrower and 4mm thinner than Sony RX10 II but it is also 1mm taller.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Pentax XG-1 and Sony RX10 II.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Pentax XG-1 and Sony RX10 II.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Pentax XG-1 is significantly lighter (246g ) than the Sony RX10 II which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Weather Sealing
Thanks to the weather-sealed body of the RX10 II, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to the XG-1.
LCD Screen Size and Features
Pentax XG-1 and Sony RX10 II's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
On the other hand, Sony RX10 II features a
Tilting screen where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over-the-head levels whereas the Pentax XG-1 has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to RX10 II.