Pentax K-5 II vs Sony QX10

Below is a detailed assessment of the Pentax K-5 II and Sony QX10, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Lens-style by rivals Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the K-5 II (16MP) and the QX10 (18MP) is relatively similar but the K-5 II (APS-C) and QX10 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

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The K-5 II was revealed 3 months earlier than the QX10 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-5 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the K-5 II scores versus the QX10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-5 II & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10. The full galleries are available at Pentax K-5 II Gallery & Sony QX10 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Pentax K-5 II has outside dimensions 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 QX10 has specifications of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

Check the Pentax K-5 II and Sony QX10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the K-5 II against the QX10.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K-5 II and QX10 is 60 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements only by reading specifications. The graphic below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-5 II and QX10.

Plainly, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The K-5 II with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Sony QX10 will deliver greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively.