Pentax K-5 vs Sony RX100 VII

In this article, we are reviewing the Pentax K-5 versus Sony RX100 VII, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the K-5 (16MP) and the RX100 VII (20MP) is fairly close but the K-5 (APS-C) and RX100 VII (1") enjoy different sensor size.

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The K-5 was introduced 9 years prior to the RX100 VII which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the K-5 scores vs the RX100 VII in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII. The whole galleries are available at Pentax K-5 Gallery & Sony RX100 VII Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-5 comes with outer measurements 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 RX100 VII has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") having a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax K-5 versus Sony RX100 VII in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the K-5 against the RX100 VII.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K-5 and RX100 VII is 60 and 88 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes purely by researching a spec sheet. The picture underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the K-5 and RX100 VII.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The K-5 using its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sony RX100 VII will provide you with extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged K-5 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.