Pentax K-5 IIs vs Sony TX30

Here is a complete overview of the Pentax K-5 IIs and Sony TX30, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the K-5 IIs (16MP) and the TX30 (18MP) is fairly close but the K-5 IIs (APS-C) and TX30 (1/2.3") have different sensor size.

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The K-5 IIs was introduced very close to the TX30 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-5 IIs being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the K-5 IIs matches up vs the TX30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-5 IIs & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery & Sony TX30 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-5 IIs has exterior measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs) while the Sony TX30 has measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the K-5 IIs and the TX30.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the K-5 IIs and TX30 is 60 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through technical specs. The visual here may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the K-5 IIs and TX30.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The K-5 IIs having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Sony TX30 will provide you with extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively.