Pentax K-5 II vs Sony HX30V

Below is a extensive overview of the Pentax K-5 II versus Sony HX30V, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the K-5 II (16MP) and the HX30V (18MP) is very similar but the K-5 II (APS-C) and HX30V (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

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The K-5 II was manufactured 16 months later than the HX30V making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-5 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony HX30V being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the K-5 II grades against the HX30V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-5 II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax K-5 II Gallery and Sony HX30V Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-5 II offers outer 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 HX30V has dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Compare the Pentax K-5 II versus Sony HX30V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the K-5 II against the HX30V.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-5 II and HX30V is 60 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specifications. The photograph here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the K-5 II and HX30V.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The K-5 II because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Sony HX30V will offer greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern K-5 II should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.