Pentax K-5 IIs vs Sony HX1

Its time to look much closer at the Pentax K-5 IIs versus Sony HX1, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Pentax and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the K-5 IIs (16MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the K-5 IIs (APS-C) and HX1 (1/2.4") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The K-5 IIs was announced 4 years later than the HX1 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-5 IIs being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the K-5 IIs grades versus the HX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-5 IIs and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The whole galleries are available at Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery and Sony HX1 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Pentax K-5 IIs enjoys outer measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs) while the Sony HX1 has sizing of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax K-5 IIs versus Sony HX1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the K-5 IIs against the HX1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K-5 IIs and HX1 is 60 and 67 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking specifications. The photograph below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the K-5 IIs and HX1.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The K-5 IIs with its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Pentax K-5 IIs will give greater detail with its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The younger K-5 IIs will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.