Pentax K-5 IIs vs Sony HX30V
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Pentax K-5 IIs vs Sony HX30V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise 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
- Superseded the Pentax K-5
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
- Released February 2012
- Succeeded the Sony HX20V
- Updated by Sony HX50V

Pentax K-5 IIs vs Sony HX30V Overview
In this article, we are matching up the Pentax K-5 IIs vs Sony HX30V, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the K-5 IIs (16MP) and the HX30V (18MP) is fairly comparable but the K-5 IIs (APS-C) and HX30V (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

The K-5 IIs was launched 16 months after the HX30V making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-5 IIs being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony HX30V being a Compact camera.
Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the K-5 IIs matches up vs the HX30V for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Pentax K-5 IIs vs Sony HX30V Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-5 IIs and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery and Sony HX30V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 IIs over the Sony HX30V
K-5 IIs | HX30V | |||
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Released | June 2013 | ![]() | February 2012 | More modern by 16 months |
Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Pentax K-5 IIs
HX30V | K-5 IIs | |||
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Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 921k | Clearer display (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax K-5 IIs and Sony HX30V
K-5 IIs | HX30V | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Pentax K-5 IIs vs Sony HX30V Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-5 IIs offers external measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs) whilst the Sony HX30V has measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).
Take a look at the Pentax K-5 IIs vs Sony HX30V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the K-5 IIs against the HX30V.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the K-5 IIs and HX30V is 60 and 90 respectively.

Pentax K-5 IIs vs Sony HX30V Sensor Comparison
Often, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic here will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the K-5 IIs and HX30V.
Clearly, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The K-5 IIs featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony HX30V will show more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern K-5 IIs will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Pentax K-5 IIs vs Sony HX30V Screen and ViewFinder


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Pentax K-5 IIs vs Sony HX30V Specifications
Pentax K-5 IIs | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Pentax | Sony |
Model | Pentax K-5 IIs | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2013-06-04 | 2012-02-28 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Prime II | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.7 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 372.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 18MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4928 x 3264 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 51200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
Cross focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Pentax KAF2 | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
Total lenses | 151 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 921 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD monitor | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.61x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | 7.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) | 7.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/180s | - |
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 760 gr (1.68 pounds) | 254 gr (0.56 pounds) |
Dimensions | 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") | 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
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 shots | 320 shots |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | D-LI90 | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $749 | $420 |