Pentax K-5 vs Sony HX400V

Lets look more closely at the Pentax K-5 vs Sony HX400V, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the K-5 (16MP) and the HX400V (20MP) is relatively well matched but the K-5 (APS-C) and HX400V (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The K-5 was revealed 4 years earlier than the HX400V which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the K-5 scores versus the HX400V when considering 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-HX400V. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax K-5 Gallery and Sony HX400V Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-5 features physical measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs) while the Sony HX400V has measurements of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

See the Pentax K-5 vs Sony HX400V in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the K-5 against the HX400V.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the K-5 and HX400V is 60 and 62 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking specifications. The image below may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the K-5 and HX400V.

To sum up, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The K-5 with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Sony HX400V will resolve greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged K-5 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.