Pentax K-5 II vs Sony QX30
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Pentax K-5 II vs Sony QX30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 760g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
- Revealed June 2013
- Succeeded the Pentax K-5
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- " Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 193g - 68 x 65 x 58mm
- Revealed September 2014
Pentax K-5 II vs Sony QX30 Overview
Below is a extensive comparison of the Pentax K-5 II and Sony QX30, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Lens-style by rivals Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the K-5 II (16MP) and the QX30 (20MP) is relatively well matched but the K-5 II (APS-C) and QX30 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe K-5 II was released 15 months before the QX30 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-5 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.
Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the K-5 II grades vs the QX30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Pentax K-5 II vs Sony QX30 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-5 II & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30. The complete galleries are available at Pentax K-5 II Gallery & Sony QX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 II over the Sony QX30
K-5 II | QX30 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen size | 3" | " | Bigger screen (+3") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 0k | Crisper screen (+921k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony QX30 over the Pentax K-5 II
QX30 | K-5 II | |||
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Revealed | September 2014 | June 2013 | More recent by 15 months | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Pentax K-5 II and Sony QX30
K-5 II | QX30 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen |
Pentax K-5 II vs Sony QX30 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Pentax K-5 II provides exterior measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs) while the Sony QX30 has sizing of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Contrast the Pentax K-5 II and Sony QX30 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the K-5 II vs the QX30.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K-5 II and QX30 is 60 and 91 respectively.
Pentax K-5 II vs Sony QX30 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements simply by checking specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the K-5 II and QX30.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The K-5 II because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony QX30 will resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older K-5 II is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
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Pentax K-5 II vs Sony QX30 Specifications
Pentax K-5 II | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Pentax | Sony |
Model type | Pentax K-5 II | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Lens-style |
Revealed | 2013-06-04 | 2014-09-03 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Lens-style |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Prime II | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.7 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 372.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4928 x 3264 | 5184 x 3888 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 51200 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Min boosted ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | - |
Cross type focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Pentax KAF2 | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.5-6.3 |
Amount of lenses | 151 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | - |
Resolution of screen | 921k dots | 0k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.61x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 7.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless | None |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 760 gr (1.68 lbs) | 193 gr (0.43 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") | 68 x 65 x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") |
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 pictures | 200 pictures |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | D-LI90 | NP-BN, |
Self timer | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2, 10 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $830 | $348 |