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Pentax K-5 vs Sony QX1

Portability
60
Imaging
56
Features
82
Overall
66
Pentax K-5 front
 
Sony Alpha QX1 front
Portability
90
Imaging
63
Features
48
Overall
57

Pentax K-5 vs Sony QX1 Key Specs

Pentax K-5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 740g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Introduced December 2010
  • Earlier Model is Pentax K-7
  • Later Model is Pentax K-5 IIs
Sony QX1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 216g - 74 x 70 x 53mm
  • Announced September 2014
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Pentax K-5 vs Sony QX1 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Pentax K-5 and Sony QX1, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Lens-style by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the K-5 (16MP) and the QX1 (20MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The K-5 was launched 4 years prior to the QX1 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the K-5 grades versus the QX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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