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Pentax K-5 II vs Sony QX100

Portability
60
Imaging
57
Features
82
Overall
67
Pentax K-5 II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 front
Portability
92
Imaging
50
Features
44
Overall
47

Pentax K-5 II vs Sony QX100 Key Specs

Pentax K-5 II
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 760g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Launched June 2013
  • Superseded the Pentax K-5
Sony QX100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 179g - 63 x 63 x 56mm
  • Revealed September 2013
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Pentax K-5 II vs Sony QX100 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Pentax K-5 II vs Sony QX100, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Lens-style by brands Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the K-5 II (16MP) and the QX100 (20MP) is pretty similar but the K-5 II (APS-C) and QX100 (1") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The K-5 II was introduced 3 months earlier than the QX100 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-5 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the K-5 II grades versus the QX100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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