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Pentax K-5 II vs Sony QX10

Portability
60
Imaging
57
Features
82
Overall
67
Pentax K-5 II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
34
Overall
38

Pentax K-5 II vs Sony QX10 Key Specs

Pentax K-5 II
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 760g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Released June 2013
  • Succeeded the Pentax K-5
Sony QX10
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1440 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 105g - 62 x 62 x 33mm
  • Announced September 2013
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Pentax K-5 II vs Sony QX10 Overview

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.

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