Pentax K-5 II vs Sony W610

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Pentax K-5 II vs Sony W610, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the K-5 II (16MP) and the W610 (14MP) is pretty close but the K-5 II (APS-C) and W610 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The K-5 II was revealed 18 months later than the W610 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-5 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W610 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the K-5 II scores versus the W610 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-5 II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The full galleries are available at Pentax K-5 II Gallery and Sony W610 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Pentax K-5 II comes with 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 W610 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the K-5 II versus the W610.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the K-5 II and W610 is 60 and 97 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing purely by looking through specifications. The graphic underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the K-5 II and W610.

Plainly, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The K-5 II with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Pentax K-5 II will provide you with extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent K-5 II provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.