Pentax K-5 II vs Sony HX9V

The following is a extensive analysis of the Pentax K-5 II vs Sony HX9V, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the K-5 II (16MP) and the HX9V (16MP) is fairly comparable but the K-5 II (APS-C) and HX9V (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

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The K-5 II was released 23 months after the HX9V making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-5 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the K-5 II matches up versus the HX9V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-5 II & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax K-5 II Gallery & Sony HX9V Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-5 II has got outer measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs) whilst the Sony HX9V has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax K-5 II vs Sony HX9V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the K-5 II and the HX9V.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the K-5 II and HX9V is 60 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by going through a spec sheet. The pic underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the K-5 II and HX9V.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact MP but different sensor dimensions. The K-5 II provides the larger sensor which will make obtaining bokeh easier. The newer K-5 II should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.