Pentax K-5 vs Sony HX350

In this article, we are looking at the Pentax K-5 and Sony HX350, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the K-5 (16MP) and the HX350 (20MP) is very close but the K-5 (APS-C) and HX350 (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The K-5 was announced 7 years before the HX350 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the K-5 matches up vs the HX350 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax K-5 Gallery & Sony HX350 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Pentax K-5 has outside dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs) and the Sony HX350 has sizing of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") along with a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax K-5 and Sony HX350 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the K-5 vs the HX350.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the K-5 and HX350 is 60 and 62 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the K-5 and HX350.

As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The K-5 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Sony HX350 will render extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older K-5 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.