Canon SX600 HS vs Pentax K-5 IIs

On this page, we will be matching up the Canon SX600 HS vs Pentax K-5 IIs, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the SX600 HS (16MP) and the K-5 IIs (16MP) is pretty close but the SX600 HS (1/2.3") and K-5 IIs (APS-C) posses different sensor size.

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The SX600 HS was brought out 8 months later than the K-5 IIs so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX600 HS being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-5 IIs being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SX600 HS scores vs the K-5 IIs with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX600 HS & Pentax K-5 IIs. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX600 HS Gallery & Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX600 HS has got physical measurements of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Pentax K-5 IIs has dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the SX600 HS against the K-5 IIs.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX600 HS and K-5 IIs is 93 and 60 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing merely by looking through specifications. The visual underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX600 HS and K-5 IIs.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide the same resolution albeit different sensor sizing. The SX600 HS includes the smaller sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field more difficult. The newer SX600 HS should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.