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Pentax K-5 IIs vs Sony HX1

Portability
60
Imaging
58
Features
83
Overall
68
Pentax K-5 IIs front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
32
Features
36
Overall
33

Pentax K-5 IIs vs Sony HX1 Key Specs

Pentax K-5 IIs
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 760g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Revealed June 2013
  • Superseded the Pentax K-5
Sony HX1
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1440 x 1080 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 544g - 115 x 83 x 92mm
  • Launched April 2009
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Pentax K-5 IIs vs Sony HX1 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 IIs over the Sony HX1

 K-5 IIs HX1 
LaunchedJune 2013April 2009Fresher by 51 months
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony HX1 over the Pentax K-5 IIs

 HX1 K-5 IIs 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Pentax K-5 IIs and Sony HX1

 K-5 IIs HX1 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Pentax K-5 IIs vs Sony HX1 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Pentax K-5 IIs vs Sony HX1 size comparison

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

Pentax K-5 IIs vs Sony HX1 top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-5 IIs vs Sony HX1 Sensor Comparison

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.

Pentax K-5 IIs vs Sony HX1 sensor size comparison

Pentax K-5 IIs vs Sony HX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K-5 IIs vs Sony HX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax K-5 IIs
Portrait photography with Sony HX1
74
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW files
27
has manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (9MP)
small sensor (1/2.4")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax K-5 IIs Street photography information
Sony HX1 Street photography information
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
fixed screen
50
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor (1/2.4")
no RAW support
heavier than others in class (544 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax K-5 IIs
Sports photography with Sony HX1
79
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
supports phase detect AF
36
amazing zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.4")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K-5 IIs Travel photography advice
Sony HX1 Travel photography advice
65
environment sealing
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
48
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
long zoom (560mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (544 grams)
sensor resolution low (9MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K-5 IIs Landscape photography features
Sony HX1 Landscape photography features
79
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
saves RAW files
environment sealing
39
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (9MP)
small sensor (1/2.4")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax K-5 IIs
Vlogging with Sony HX1
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with microphone socket
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
22
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1440 x 1080 pxls)
missing external mic support
heavier than others in class (544g)
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Pentax K-5 IIs vs Sony HX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-5 IIs and Sony HX1
 Pentax K-5 IIsSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
General Information
Make Pentax Sony
Model Pentax K-5 IIs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
Class Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-06-04 2009-04-22
Physical type Mid-size SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Prime II Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.7mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 372.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 9MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4928 x 3264 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 11 9
Cross focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-560mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus range - 1cm
Amount of lenses 151 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
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 7.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 13.00 m (at ISO 100) 9.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps) 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1440x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 760g (1.68 lbs) 544g (1.20 lbs)
Dimensions 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") 115 x 83 x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 82 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 1208 not tested
Other
Battery life 980 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI90 NP-FH50
Self timer Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $749 $47,999