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Pentax K-5 IIs vs Sony WX350

Portability
60
Imaging
58
Features
83
Overall
68
Pentax K-5 IIs front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Pentax K-5 IIs vs Sony WX350 Key Specs

Pentax K-5 IIs
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 760g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Launched June 2013
  • Previous Model is Pentax K-5
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Earlier Model is Sony WX300
  • Successor is Sony WX500
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Pentax K-5 IIs vs Sony WX350 Overview

Below is a complete overview of the Pentax K-5 IIs vs Sony WX350, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the K-5 IIs (16MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is relatively comparable but the K-5 IIs (APS-C) and WX350 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The K-5 IIs was launched 8 months earlier than the WX350 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-5 IIs being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the K-5 IIs grades against the WX350 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 IIs over the Sony WX350

 K-5 IIs WX350 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Pentax K-5 IIs

 WX350 K-5 IIs 
ReleasedFebruary 2014June 2013More recent by 8 months

Common features in the Pentax K-5 IIs and Sony WX350

 K-5 IIs WX350 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Pentax K-5 IIs vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-5 IIs has outer dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs) while the Sony WX350 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax K-5 IIs vs Sony WX350 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the K-5 IIs versus the WX350.

Pentax K-5 IIs vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K-5 IIs and WX350 is 60 and 94 respectively.

Pentax K-5 IIs vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-5 IIs vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out specs. The photograph here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-5 IIs and WX350.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The K-5 IIs featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony WX350 will provide more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older K-5 IIs will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Pentax K-5 IIs vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Pentax K-5 IIs vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K-5 IIs vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K-5 IIs Portrait photography highlights
Sony WX350 Portrait photography highlights
74
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW files
37
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax K-5 IIs
Street photography with Sony WX350
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
screen is fixed
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (164 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K-5 IIs Sports photography information
Sony WX350 Sports photography information
79
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
sensor has phase detect auto focus
52
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery (470 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K-5 IIs Travel photography details
Sony WX350 Travel photography details
65
environment proof
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
72
better than average battery (470 CIPA)
lighter than competition (164g)
MP count decent (18MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K-5 IIs Landscape photography features
Sony WX350 Landscape photography features
79
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
delivers RAW files
environment proof
47
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
better than average battery (470 CIPA)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K-5 IIs Vlogging factors
Sony WX350 Vlogging factors
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone jack
display isn't selfie friendly
35
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (164 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic socket
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Pentax K-5 IIs vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-5 IIs and Sony WX350
 Pentax K-5 IIsSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Sony
Model Pentax K-5 IIs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Class Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-06-04 2014-02-13
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Prime II -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 372.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4928 x 3264 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-6.5
Amount of lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 921k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.61x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 7.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 13.00 m (at ISO 100) 4.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps) VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 760 gr (1.68 lbs) 164 gr (0.36 lbs)
Dimensions 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 82 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 1208 not tested
Other
Battery life 980 photos 470 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI90 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $749 $270