Pentax K-1 vs Sony WX5

Following is a complete review of the Pentax K-1 versus Sony WX5, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Pentax and Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the K-1 (36MP) and WX5 (12MP) and the K-1 (Full frame) and WX5 (1/2.3") provide different sensor measurements.

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The K-1 was announced 5 years after the WX5 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony WX5 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the K-1 scores vs the WX5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax K-1 Gallery and Sony WX5 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Pentax K-1 features physical measurements 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 WX5 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check the Pentax K-1 versus Sony WX5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the K-1 versus the WX5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the K-1 and WX5 is 55 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over technical specs. The pic below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the K-1 and WX5.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The K-1 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Pentax K-1 will offer you extra detail with its extra 24 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern K-1 should have an edge in sensor technology.