Pentax K-5 IIs vs Sony QX30

Here, we are analyzing the Pentax K-5 IIs vs Sony QX30, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Lens-style by brands Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the K-5 IIs (16MP) and the QX30 (20MP) is fairly similar but the K-5 IIs (APS-C) and QX30 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.

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The K-5 IIs was unveiled 15 months earlier than the QX30 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-5 IIs being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the K-5 IIs matches up vs the QX30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-5 IIs and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30. The full galleries are available at Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery and Sony QX30 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-5 IIs provides 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) and the Sony QX30 has proportions of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax K-5 IIs vs Sony QX30 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the K-5 IIs and the QX30.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the K-5 IIs and QX30 is 60 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing technical specs. The picture here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the K-5 IIs and QX30.

As you have seen, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The K-5 IIs having a larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Sony QX30 will offer more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged K-5 IIs is going to be behind in sensor innovation.