Pentax K-5 II vs Sony HX100V

Lets examine more in depth at the Pentax K-5 II vs Sony HX100V, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the K-5 II (16MP) and the HX100V (16MP) is fairly comparable but the K-5 II (APS-C) and HX100V (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.

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The K-5 II was unveiled 20 months after the HX100V making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-5 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the K-5 II grades against the HX100V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-5 II & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The full galleries are provided at Pentax K-5 II Gallery & Sony HX100V Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Pentax K-5 II has got exterior dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs) and the Sony HX100V has sizing of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

Look at the Pentax K-5 II vs Sony HX100V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the K-5 II against the HX100V.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K-5 II and HX100V is 60 and 66 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out technical specs. The picture underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-5 II and HX100V.

As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count but not the same sensor dimensions. The K-5 II contains the larger sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field easier. The fresher K-5 II will have an advantage in sensor innovation.