Pentax K-5 vs Sony NEX-6

Following is a in depth review of the Pentax K-5 vs Sony NEX-6, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the K-5 (16MP) and the NEX-6 (16MP) is relatively close and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The K-5 was announced 3 years earlier than the NEX-6 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony NEX-6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief overview of how the K-5 grades vs the NEX-6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-5 and Sony Alpha NEX-6. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax K-5 Gallery and Sony NEX-6 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Pentax K-5 comes with exterior measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs) and the Sony NEX-6 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

Check the Pentax K-5 vs Sony NEX-6 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the K-5 against the NEX-6.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K-5 and NEX-6 is 60 and 85 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching specifications. The image here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the K-5 and NEX-6.

To sum up, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you will need to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged K-5 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.