Pentax K-5 IIs vs Sony RX100 VI

On this page, we will be looking at the Pentax K-5 IIs vs Sony RX100 VI, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the K-5 IIs (16MP) and the RX100 VI (20MP) is relatively close but the K-5 IIs (APS-C) and RX100 VI (1") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The K-5 IIs was launched 6 years before the RX100 VI which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-5 IIs being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the K-5 IIs matches up vs the RX100 VI for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-5 IIs & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The complete galleries are available at Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery & Sony RX100 VI Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Pentax K-5 IIs has physical 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 RX100 VI has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") and a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the K-5 IIs compared to the RX100 VI.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K-5 IIs and RX100 VI is 60 and 88 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by viewing technical specs. The image below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the K-5 IIs and RX100 VI.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The K-5 IIs due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Sony RX100 VI will provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged K-5 IIs will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.