Pentax K-5 vs Sony HX1

Lets look a bit more closely at the Pentax K-5 and Sony HX1, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Pentax and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the K-5 (16MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the K-5 (APS-C) and HX1 (1/2.4") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The K-5 was released 21 months later than the HX1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the K-5 grades versus the HX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax K-5 Gallery and Sony HX1 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Pentax K-5 has got outer dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs) while the Sony HX1 has sizing of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

Check out the Pentax K-5 and Sony HX1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the K-5 and the HX1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K-5 and HX1 is 60 and 67 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing specs. The photograph underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-5 and HX1.

All in all, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The K-5 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Pentax K-5 will deliver more detail as a result of its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher K-5 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.