Pentax K-5 IIs vs Sony RX1R

Below, we will be reviewing the Pentax K-5 IIs versus Sony RX1R, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Pentax and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the K-5 IIs (16MP) and RX1R (24MP) and the K-5 IIs (APS-C) and RX1R (Full frame) possess different sensor size.

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The K-5 IIs was introduced very close to the RX1R so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-5 IIs being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the K-5 IIs scores against the RX1R with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-5 IIs & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery & Sony RX1R Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-5 IIs has got outside dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs) whilst the Sony RX1R has proportions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax K-5 IIs versus Sony RX1R in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the K-5 IIs compared to the RX1R.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K-5 IIs and RX1R is 60 and 79 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading through a spec sheet. The visual below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-5 IIs and RX1R.

As you can see, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The K-5 IIs using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony RX1R will resolve extra detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.