Pentax K-5 IIs vs Sony W320

Below, we will be comparing the Pentax K-5 IIs versus Sony W320, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the K-5 IIs (16MP) and the W320 (14MP) is relatively well matched but the K-5 IIs (APS-C) and W320 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The K-5 IIs was launched 3 years after the W320 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-5 IIs being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the K-5 IIs grades versus the W320 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-5 IIs & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320. The complete galleries are available at Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery & Sony W320 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-5 IIs features physical dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs) and the Sony W320 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax K-5 IIs versus Sony W320 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the K-5 IIs versus the W320.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K-5 IIs and W320 is 60 and 97 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specifications. The image below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-5 IIs and W320.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The K-5 IIs because of its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Pentax K-5 IIs will give you more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent K-5 IIs is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.