Pentax K-5 vs Sony HX90V

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Pentax K-5 versus Sony HX90V, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the K-5 (16MP) and the HX90V (18MP) is pretty well matched but the K-5 (APS-C) and HX90V (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The K-5 was unveiled 5 years earlier than the HX90V and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony HX90V being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the K-5 scores vs the HX90V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The full galleries are available at Pentax K-5 Gallery and Sony HX90V Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-5 has got outer measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs) whilst the Sony HX90V has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax K-5 versus Sony HX90V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the K-5 compared to the HX90V.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K-5 and HX90V is 60 and 91 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading through specifications. The photograph below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the K-5 and HX90V.

Plainly, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The K-5 having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Sony HX90V will give extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older K-5 is going to be behind in sensor tech.