Pentax K-5 II vs Sony HX300

Here is a extended assessment of the Pentax K-5 II and Sony HX300, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the K-5 II (16MP) and the HX300 (20MP) is relatively comparable but the K-5 II (APS-C) and HX300 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The K-5 II was introduced 4 months later than the HX300 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-5 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the K-5 II matches up vs the HX300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-5 II & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300. The whole galleries are available at Pentax K-5 II Gallery & Sony HX300 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-5 II offers physical measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs) while the Sony HX300 has measurements of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

Check out the Pentax K-5 II and Sony HX300 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the K-5 II vs the HX300.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the K-5 II and HX300 is 60 and 63 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by going through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the K-5 II and HX300.

Clearly, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The K-5 II using its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony HX300 will provide extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively.