Pentax K-5 IIs vs Sony WX30

The following is a in depth review of the Pentax K-5 IIs vs Sony WX30, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the K-5 IIs (16MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is relatively well matched but the K-5 IIs (APS-C) and WX30 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The K-5 IIs was revealed 23 months after the WX30 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-5 IIs being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony WX30 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the K-5 IIs scores against the WX30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-5 IIs & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The full galleries are provided at Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery & Sony WX30 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Pentax K-5 IIs enjoys 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) while the Sony WX30 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the K-5 IIs and the WX30.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the K-5 IIs and WX30 is 60 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at technical specs. The picture underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-5 IIs and WX30.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature the identical resolution albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The K-5 IIs provides the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult. The younger K-5 IIs will have an edge in sensor technology.