Pentax K-5 vs Sony QX30

Here is a complete assessment of the Pentax K-5 vs Sony QX30, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Lens-style by competitors Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the K-5 (16MP) and the QX30 (20MP) is very close but the K-5 (APS-C) and QX30 (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.

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The K-5 was announced 4 years earlier than the QX30 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the K-5 matches up versus the QX30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax K-5 Gallery and Sony QX30 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-5 comes with 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 QX30 has proportions of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Examine the Pentax K-5 vs Sony QX30 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the K-5 compared to the QX30.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-5 and QX30 is 60 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the K-5 and QX30.

Clearly, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The K-5 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony QX30 will provide you with extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older K-5 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.