Pentax K-5 II vs Sony HX350

Following is a detailed assessment of the Pentax K-5 II versus Sony HX350, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the K-5 II (16MP) and the HX350 (20MP) is relatively similar but the K-5 II (APS-C) and HX350 (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The K-5 II was introduced 4 years earlier than the HX350 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-5 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the K-5 II grades vs the HX350 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-5 II & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax K-5 II Gallery & Sony HX350 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-5 II offers outside measurements 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 HX350 has proportions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") having a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the K-5 II compared to the HX350.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the K-5 II and HX350 is 60 and 62 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over technical specs. The image below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the K-5 II and HX350.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The K-5 II having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony HX350 will offer you extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged K-5 II is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.