Pentax K-5 vs Sony HX20V

Here, we are contrasting the Pentax K-5 and Sony HX20V, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the K-5 (16MP) and the HX20V (18MP) is very comparable but the K-5 (APS-C) and HX20V (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

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The K-5 was revealed 19 months prior to the HX20V making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony HX20V being a Compact camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the K-5 scores vs the HX20V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The full galleries are provided at Pentax K-5 Gallery & Sony HX20V Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Pentax K-5 comes with exterior measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs) while the Sony HX20V has sizing of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the K-5 against the HX20V.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-5 and HX20V is 60 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by going through specifications. The pic underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the K-5 and HX20V.

Plainly, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The K-5 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Sony HX20V will show more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged K-5 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.