Pentax K-5 IIs vs Sony QX10

Its time to look much closer at the Pentax K-5 IIs versus Sony QX10, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Lens-style by brands Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the K-5 IIs (16MP) and the QX10 (18MP) is fairly well matched but the K-5 IIs (APS-C) and QX10 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

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The K-5 IIs was launched 3 months earlier than the QX10 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-5 IIs being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a quick overview of how the K-5 IIs grades vs the QX10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-5 IIs and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery and Sony QX10 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-5 IIs has got physical measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs) and the Sony QX10 has dimensions of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

Check the Pentax K-5 IIs versus Sony QX10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the K-5 IIs against the QX10.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the K-5 IIs and QX10 is 60 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at a spec sheet. The picture here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the K-5 IIs and QX10.

As you can see, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The K-5 IIs due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Sony QX10 will resolve more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics more aggressively.