Pentax K-5 II vs Sony WX10

On this page, we are looking at the Pentax K-5 II versus Sony WX10, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the K-5 II (16MP) and the WX10 (16MP) is fairly well matched but the K-5 II (APS-C) and WX10 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The K-5 II was unveiled 2 years later than the WX10 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-5 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony WX10 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the K-5 II matches up vs the WX10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-5 II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The full galleries are available at Pentax K-5 II Gallery and Sony WX10 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Pentax K-5 II features 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 WX10 has sizing of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax K-5 II versus Sony WX10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the K-5 II compared to the WX10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-5 II and WX10 is 60 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading through specifications. The visual underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the K-5 II and WX10.

Plainly, the two cameras have the same megapixels but not the same sensor sizing. The K-5 II comes with the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower DOF less difficult. The more modern K-5 II will have a benefit in sensor tech.