Pentax K-5 IIs vs Sony W690

Following is a in depth comparison of the Pentax K-5 IIs versus Sony W690, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the K-5 IIs (16MP) and the W690 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the K-5 IIs (APS-C) and W690 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The K-5 IIs was released 16 months after the W690 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-5 IIs being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W690 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the K-5 IIs matches up against the W690 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-5 IIs & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery & Sony W690 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Pentax K-5 IIs has got outer 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 W690 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the K-5 IIs vs the W690.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the K-5 IIs and W690 is 60 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing specs. The image here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-5 IIs and W690.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact resolution albeit not the same sensor sizes. The K-5 IIs includes the bigger sensor which should make achieving bokeh simpler. The newer K-5 IIs will have an edge in sensor innovation.