Pentax K-5 IIs vs Sony HX7V

Below, we are evaluating the Pentax K-5 IIs versus Sony HX7V, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the K-5 IIs (16MP) and the HX7V (16MP) is very comparable but the K-5 IIs (APS-C) and HX7V (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The K-5 IIs was manufactured 23 months after the HX7V making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-5 IIs being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony HX7V being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the K-5 IIs scores versus the HX7V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-5 IIs & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The entire galleries are available at Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery & Sony HX7V Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-5 IIs has got exterior dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs) while the Sony HX7V has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax K-5 IIs versus Sony HX7V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the K-5 IIs against the HX7V.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the K-5 IIs and HX7V is 60 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specifications. The image here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-5 IIs and HX7V.

Plainly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same MP but not the same sensor dimensions. The K-5 IIs offers the larger sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF less difficult. The more recent K-5 IIs will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.