Pentax K-5 IIs vs Sony W710

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Pentax K-5 IIs vs Sony W710, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the K-5 IIs (16MP) and the W710 (16MP) is relatively close but the K-5 IIs (APS-C) and W710 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The K-5 IIs was introduced 5 months after the W710 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-5 IIs being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W710 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the K-5 IIs grades versus the W710 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-5 IIs and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery and Sony W710 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in 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") accompanied by a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs) and the Sony W710 has measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax K-5 IIs vs Sony W710 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the K-5 IIs versus the W710.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K-5 IIs and W710 is 60 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through technical specs. The pic here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the K-5 IIs and W710.

As you can tell, both the cameras offer the same exact megapixels albeit different sensor dimensions. The K-5 IIs includes the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallow DOF less difficult.