Pentax K-5 IIs vs Sony TX100V

In this article, we will be comparing the Pentax K-5 IIs and Sony TX100V, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the K-5 IIs (16MP) and the TX100V (16MP) is relatively close but the K-5 IIs (APS-C) and TX100V (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.

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The K-5 IIs was revealed 2 years later than the TX100V and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-5 IIs being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the K-5 IIs matches up against the TX100V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-5 IIs and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V. The full galleries are provided at Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery and Sony TX100V Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-5 IIs features external measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs) and the Sony TX100V has measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Examine the Pentax K-5 IIs and Sony TX100V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the K-5 IIs compared to the TX100V.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the K-5 IIs and TX100V is 60 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing specifications. The visual below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the K-5 IIs and TX100V.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer the same exact MP albeit different sensor measurements. The K-5 IIs uses the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallow DOF easier. The fresher K-5 IIs should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.