Pentax K-5 IIs vs Sony WX50

Below is a in-depth overview of the Pentax K-5 IIs versus Sony WX50, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the K-5 IIs (16MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is relatively similar but the K-5 IIs (APS-C) and WX50 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The K-5 IIs was manufactured 17 months later than the WX50 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-5 IIs being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony WX50 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the K-5 IIs scores versus the WX50 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-5 IIs and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery and Sony WX50 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and size. The Pentax K-5 IIs offers 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 WX50 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax K-5 IIs versus Sony WX50 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the K-5 IIs vs the WX50.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the K-5 IIs and WX50 is 60 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by reading specifications. The graphic underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-5 IIs and WX50.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have the same resolution albeit not the same sensor measurements. The K-5 IIs features the bigger sensor which should make achieving bokeh easier. The more recent K-5 IIs is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.