Pentax K-5 IIs vs Sony WX10

On this page, we will be looking at the Pentax K-5 IIs and Sony WX10, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the K-5 IIs (16MP) and the WX10 (16MP) is relatively similar but the K-5 IIs (APS-C) and WX10 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

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The K-5 IIs was released 2 years after the WX10 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-5 IIs being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony WX10 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the K-5 IIs matches up versus the WX10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-5 IIs & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery & Sony WX10 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Pentax K-5 IIs enjoys external 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 WX10 has sizing of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Compare the Pentax K-5 IIs and Sony WX10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the K-5 IIs against the WX10.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the K-5 IIs and WX10 is 60 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over a spec sheet. The image underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the K-5 IIs and WX10.

As you can see, both of the cameras provide the same resolution albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The K-5 IIs offers the bigger sensor which should make getting shallow depth of field less difficult. The more modern K-5 IIs is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.