Pentax K-5 IIs vs Sony W380

Lets take a deeper look at the Pentax K-5 IIs versus Sony W380, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the K-5 IIs (16MP) and the W380 (14MP) is very similar but the K-5 IIs (APS-C) and W380 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.

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The K-5 IIs was revealed 3 years after the W380 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-5 IIs being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W380 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the K-5 IIs matches up vs the W380 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-5 IIs & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery & Sony W380 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and size. The Pentax K-5 IIs has outside measurements 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 W380 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

See the Pentax K-5 IIs versus Sony W380 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the K-5 IIs and the W380.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the K-5 IIs and W380 is 60 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes purely by going over a spec sheet. The pic here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the K-5 IIs and W380.

As you can see, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The K-5 IIs using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Pentax K-5 IIs will deliver greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The more modern K-5 IIs should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.