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Pentax K-5 IIs vs Sony QX100

Portability
60
Imaging
57
Features
83
Overall
67
Pentax K-5 IIs front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 front
Portability
92
Imaging
51
Features
44
Overall
48

Pentax K-5 IIs vs Sony QX100 Key Specs

Pentax K-5 IIs
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push 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
  • Replaced the Pentax K-5
Sony QX100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 179g - 63 x 63 x 56mm
  • Revealed September 2013
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Pentax K-5 IIs vs Sony QX100 Overview

Lets look closer at the Pentax K-5 IIs and Sony QX100, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Lens-style by brands Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the K-5 IIs (16MP) and the QX100 (20MP) is relatively comparable but the K-5 IIs (APS-C) and QX100 (1") provide totally different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The K-5 IIs was unveiled 3 months prior to the QX100 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-5 IIs being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the K-5 IIs grades versus the QX100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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