Pentax K-5 vs Sony HX30V

Here, we will be analyzing the Pentax K-5 vs Sony HX30V, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the K-5 (16MP) and the HX30V (18MP) is relatively close but the K-5 (APS-C) and HX30V (1/2.3") provide different sensor measurements.

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The K-5 was brought out 14 months earlier than the HX30V which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony HX30V being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the K-5 grades against the HX30V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The entire galleries are available at Pentax K-5 Gallery and Sony HX30V Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-5 enjoys exterior dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs) and the Sony HX30V has measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the K-5 compared to the HX30V.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K-5 and HX30V is 60 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through specs. The image below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-5 and HX30V.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The K-5 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony HX30V will render more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged K-5 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.