Pentax K-5 vs Sony QX1

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).

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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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-5 and Sony Alpha QX1. The complete galleries are available at Pentax K-5 Gallery and Sony QX1 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-5 comes with external dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs) whilst the Sony QX1 has dimensions of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

Check the Pentax K-5 and Sony QX1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the K-5 against the QX1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the K-5 and QX1 is 60 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through specs. The pic below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-5 and QX1.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony QX1 to show greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged K-5 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.