Pentax K-5 vs Sony H55

Below, we are reviewing the Pentax K-5 versus Sony H55, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the K-5 (16MP) and the H55 (14MP) is fairly well matched but the K-5 (APS-C) and H55 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The K-5 was brought out 7 months after the H55 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony H55 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the K-5 grades vs the H55 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax K-5 Gallery & Sony H55 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-5 features exterior measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs) and the Sony H55 has proportions of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax K-5 versus Sony H55 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the K-5 vs the H55.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the K-5 and H55 is 60 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by checking specs. The image here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the K-5 and H55.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The K-5 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Pentax K-5 will resolve greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer K-5 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.