Pentax K-5 II vs Sony WX1

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Pentax K-5 II versus Sony WX1, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the K-5 II (16MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the K-5 II (APS-C) and WX1 (1/2.4") provide different sensor size.

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The K-5 II was introduced 3 years after the WX1 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-5 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the K-5 II scores against the WX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-5 II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax K-5 II Gallery and Sony WX1 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Pentax K-5 II enjoys outer dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs) while the Sony WX1 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax K-5 II versus Sony WX1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the K-5 II vs the WX1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the K-5 II and WX1 is 60 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions only by seeing specs. The image below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-5 II and WX1.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The K-5 II with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Pentax K-5 II will show extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern K-5 II should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.