Pentax K-5 II vs Sony TX100V

On this page, we are evaluating the Pentax K-5 II vs Sony TX100V, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the K-5 II (16MP) and the TX100V (16MP) is very comparable but the K-5 II (APS-C) and TX100V (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

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The K-5 II was launched 2 years later than the TX100V and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-5 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the K-5 II matches up versus the TX100V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-5 II & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax K-5 II Gallery & Sony TX100V Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-5 II enjoys physical dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs) and the Sony TX100V has proportions of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax K-5 II vs Sony TX100V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the K-5 II and the TX100V.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K-5 II and TX100V is 60 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out specifications. The photograph underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the K-5 II and TX100V.

To sum up, both cameras provide the same megapixel count but not the same sensor sizing. The K-5 II includes the larger sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field easier. The younger K-5 II will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.