Pentax K-5 IIs vs Sony HX9V

In this article, we will be comparing the Pentax K-5 IIs versus Sony HX9V, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the K-5 IIs (16MP) and the HX9V (16MP) is relatively close but the K-5 IIs (APS-C) and HX9V (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The K-5 IIs was unveiled 23 months later than the HX9V which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-5 IIs being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the K-5 IIs grades against the HX9V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-5 IIs and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The full galleries are available at Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery and Sony HX9V Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-5 IIs comes with 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 HX9V has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax K-5 IIs versus Sony HX9V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the K-5 IIs and the HX9V.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K-5 IIs and HX9V is 60 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by researching specifications. The visual underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the K-5 IIs and HX9V.

Plainly, both cameras offer the same exact megapixel count albeit different sensor sizing. The K-5 IIs includes the bigger sensor which should make getting bokeh less difficult. The younger K-5 IIs provides a benefit in sensor innovation.