Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Pentax K-5

Here, we are reviewing the Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Pentax K-5, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Canon and Pentax. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 360 HS (20MP) and K-5 (16MP) and the ELPH 360 HS (1/2.3") and K-5 (APS-C) have different sensor sizes.

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The ELPH 360 HS was brought out 5 years later than the K-5 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon ELPH 360 HS being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the ELPH 360 HS matches up vs the K-5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS and Pentax K-5. The entire galleries are available at Canon ELPH 360 HS Gallery and Pentax K-5 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 360 HS comes with exterior dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Pentax K-5 has dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 360 HS compared to the K-5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 360 HS and K-5 is 95 and 60 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing specs. The visual here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 360 HS and K-5.

All in all, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The ELPH 360 HS because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Canon ELPH 360 HS will produce extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images way more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 360 HS provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.