Pentax K-5 vs Sony A330

Let's take a more detailed look at the Pentax K-5 vs Sony A330, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Pentax and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the K-5 (16MP) and A330 (10MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The K-5 was released 20 months after the A330 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the K-5 scores against the A330 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-5 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A330. The complete galleries are available at Pentax K-5 Gallery & Sony A330 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-5 features exterior measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs) while the Sony A330 has measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the K-5 vs the A330.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the K-5 and A330 is 60 and 67 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through technical specs. The picture underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the K-5 and A330.

As you can tell, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Pentax K-5 to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The younger K-5 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.