Pentax K-5 IIs vs Sony QX1
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Pentax K-5 IIs vs Sony QX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 760g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
- Released June 2013
- Succeeded the Pentax K-5
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- " Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 216g - 74 x 70 x 53mm
- Introduced September 2014
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Let's examine more in depth at the Pentax K-5 IIs vs Sony QX1, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Lens-style by companies Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the K-5 IIs (16MP) and the QX1 (20MP) is very close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe K-5 IIs was released 15 months earlier than the QX1 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-5 IIs being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.
Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the K-5 IIs grades versus the QX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-5 IIs & Sony Alpha QX1. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery & Sony QX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 IIs over the Sony QX1
| K-5 IIs | QX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 3" |  | " | Larger display (+3") |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 0k | Clearer display (+921k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony QX1 over the Pentax K-5 IIs
| QX1 | K-5 IIs | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | September 2014 |  | June 2013 | Fresher by 15 months |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Pentax K-5 IIs and Sony QX1
| K-5 IIs | QX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen |
Pentax K-5 IIs vs Sony QX1 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-5 IIs has physical dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs) while the Sony QX1 has proportions of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") having a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the K-5 IIs vs the QX1.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K-5 IIs and QX1 is 60 and 90 respectively.
Pentax K-5 IIs vs Sony QX1 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching a spec sheet. The graphic here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the K-5 IIs and QX1.
Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony QX1 to render extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The older K-5 IIs will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Pentax K-5 IIs vs Sony QX1 Specifications
| Pentax K-5 IIs | Sony Alpha QX1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Pentax | Sony |
| Model type | Pentax K-5 IIs | Sony Alpha QX1 |
| Category | Advanced DSLR | Lens-style |
| Released | 2013-06-04 | 2014-09-03 |
| Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Lens-style |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Prime II | Bionz X |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.7 x 15.7mm | 23.2 x 15.4mm |
| Sensor surface area | 372.1mm² | 357.3mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4928 x 3264 | 5456 x 3632 |
| Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 16000 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | 51200 | - |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Min enhanced ISO | 80 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 11 | 25 |
| Cross type focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Pentax KAF2 | Sony E |
| Number of lenses | 151 | - |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.6 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inches | - |
| Resolution of screen | 921k dots | 0k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen technology | TFT LCD monitor | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.61x | - |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 7.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless | Off, auto, fill, slow sync, rear sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | 1/180 secs | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 760g (1.68 lbs) | 216g (0.48 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") | 74 x 70 x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 82 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 23.9 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 14.1 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 1208 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 980 pictures | 440 pictures |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | D-LI90 | NP-FW50 |
| Self timer | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2, 10 secs) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at release | $749 | $500 |
