Pentax K-1 vs Sony NEX-5N

Here, we will be analyzing the Pentax K-1 vs Sony NEX-5N, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the K-1 (36MP) and NEX-5N (16MP) and the K-1 (Full frame) and NEX-5N (APS-C) provide different sensor sizes.

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The K-1 was announced 4 years later than the NEX-5N and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the K-1 grades versus the NEX-5N with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-1 and Sony Alpha NEX-5N. The whole galleries are available at Pentax K-1 Gallery and Sony NEX-5N Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-1 enjoys external dimensions of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") having a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5N has proportions of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax K-1 vs Sony NEX-5N in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the K-1 compared to the NEX-5N.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K-1 and NEX-5N is 55 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements simply by checking out technical specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-1 and NEX-5N.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The K-1 having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Pentax K-1 will show greater detail with its extra 20 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern K-1 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.