Pentax K-5 II vs Sony HX1

On this page, we will be analyzing the Pentax K-5 II versus Sony HX1, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Pentax and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the K-5 II (16MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the K-5 II (APS-C) and HX1 (1/2.4") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The K-5 II was revealed 4 years later than the HX1 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-5 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the K-5 II grades against the HX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-5 II & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The full galleries are available at Pentax K-5 II Gallery & Sony HX1 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-5 II offers outside dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs) and the Sony HX1 has proportions of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

Examine the Pentax K-5 II versus Sony HX1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the K-5 II against the HX1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K-5 II and HX1 is 60 and 67 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by checking out technical specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-5 II and HX1.

As you can tell, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The K-5 II using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Pentax K-5 II will provide extra detail because of its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots more aggressively. The more modern K-5 II should have an advantage in sensor technology.