Pentax K-5 II vs Sony HX400V

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Pentax K-5 II versus Sony HX400V, 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 HX400V (20MP) is fairly well matched but the K-5 II (APS-C) and HX400V (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The K-5 II was introduced 8 months earlier than the HX400V which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-5 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the K-5 II grades vs the HX400V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-5 II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax K-5 II Gallery and Sony HX400V Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-5 II features outside measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs) whilst the Sony HX400V has measurements of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Look at the Pentax K-5 II versus Sony HX400V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the K-5 II against the HX400V.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K-5 II and HX400V is 60 and 62 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading through technical specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the K-5 II and HX400V.

As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The K-5 II with its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Sony HX400V will give you greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images far more aggressively. The older K-5 II is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.