Pentax K-5 vs Sony HX100V

Below is a in depth comparison of the Pentax K-5 versus Sony HX100V, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the K-5 (16MP) and the HX100V (16MP) is relatively comparable but the K-5 (APS-C) and HX100V (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The K-5 was announced 10 months earlier than the HX100V so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the K-5 scores against the HX100V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax K-5 Gallery & Sony HX100V Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Pentax K-5 provides outside dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs) whilst the Sony HX100V has specifications of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

Look at the Pentax K-5 versus Sony HX100V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the K-5 compared to the HX100V.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the K-5 and HX100V is 60 and 66 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements simply by checking out specifications. The photograph underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the K-5 and HX100V.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature the identical MP albeit not the same sensor measurements. The K-5 comes with the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult. The older K-5 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.