Pentax K-5 IIs vs Sony WX350
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Pentax K-5 IIs vs Sony WX350 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth FilmingThe 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.
Pentax K-5 IIs vs Sony WX350 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-5 IIs and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery and Sony WX350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 IIs over the Sony WX350
K-5 IIs | WX350 | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 921k | 460k | Crisper screen (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Pentax K-5 IIs
WX350 | K-5 IIs | |||
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Released | February 2014 | June 2013 | More recent by 8 months |
Common features in the Pentax K-5 IIs and Sony WX350
K-5 IIs | WX350 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Pentax K-5 IIs vs Sony WX350 Specifications
Pentax K-5 IIs | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 | |
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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 |