Pentax K-5 vs Sony QX100
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Pentax K-5 vs Sony QX100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 740g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
- Introduced December 2010
- Succeeded the Pentax K-7
- New Model is Pentax K-5 IIs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- " Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 179g - 63 x 63 x 56mm
- Launched September 2013
Pentax K-5 vs Sony QX100 Overview
Let's look closer at the Pentax K-5 vs Sony QX100, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Lens-style by competitors Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the K-5 (16MP) and the QX100 (20MP) is fairly close but the K-5 (APS-C) and QX100 (1") come with different sensor sizing.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe K-5 was announced 3 years earlier than the QX100 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.
Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the K-5 matches up vs the QX100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Pentax K-5 vs Sony QX100 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100. The whole galleries are available at Pentax K-5 Gallery and Sony QX100 Gallery.