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Pentax K-5 II vs Sony HX9V

Portability
60
Imaging
58
Features
82
Overall
67
Pentax K-5 II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Pentax K-5 II vs Sony HX9V Key Specs

Pentax K-5 II
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 760g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Announced June 2013
  • Older Model is Pentax K-5
Sony HX9V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 105 x 59 x 34mm
  • Released July 2011
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Pentax K-5 II vs Sony HX9V Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 II over the Sony HX9V

 K-5 II HX9V 
ReleasedJune 2013July 2011Newer by 23 months

Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Pentax K-5 II

 HX9V K-5 II 

Common features in the Pentax K-5 II and Sony HX9V

 K-5 II HX9V 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution921k921kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Pentax K-5 II vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Pentax K-5 II vs Sony HX9V size comparison

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

Pentax K-5 II vs Sony HX9V top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-5 II vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison

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.

Pentax K-5 II vs Sony HX9V sensor size comparison

Pentax K-5 II vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K-5 II vs Sony HX9V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K-5 II as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX9V as a Portrait photography camera
74
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focus
supports RAW formats
39
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax K-5 II as a Street photography camera
Sony HX9V as a Street photography camera
67
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
fixed screen
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (245g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax K-5 II
Sports photography with Sony HX9V
79
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
44
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K-5 II Travel photography info
Sony HX9V Travel photography info
65
environment proofing
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not feature selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than average (245g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (384mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax K-5 II
Landscape photography with Sony HX9V
79
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
49
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K-5 II Vlogging factors
Sony HX9V Vlogging factors
33
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external microphone port
does not feature selfie friendly screen
33
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (245g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Pentax K-5 II vs Sony HX9V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-5 II and Sony HX9V
 Pentax K-5 IISony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Sony
Model type Pentax K-5 II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
Category Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-06-04 2011-07-19
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Prime II BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 372.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4928 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 11 9
Cross type focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Amount of lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 921k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT LCD monitor XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.61x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 7.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 13.00 m (at ISO 100) 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 760g (1.68 pounds) 245g (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 82 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1235 not tested
Other
Battery life 980 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI90 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $830 $328