Pentax K-5 vs Sony HX9V

Following is a complete analysis of the Pentax K-5 and Sony HX9V, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the K-5 (16MP) and the HX9V (16MP) is pretty similar but the K-5 (APS-C) and HX9V (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The K-5 was announced 7 months before the HX9V so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the K-5 matches up vs the HX9V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax K-5 Gallery and Sony HX9V Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera, you have to factor its weight and size. The Pentax K-5 provides external dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs) whilst the Sony HX9V has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Look at the Pentax K-5 and Sony HX9V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the K-5 against the HX9V.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the K-5 and HX9V is 60 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specs. The image here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the K-5 and HX9V.

All in all, both of the cameras posses the exact same resolution albeit different sensor sizes. The K-5 contains the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field simpler. The more aged K-5 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.