Pentax K-5 vs Sony T110

On this page, we are comparing the Pentax K-5 vs Sony T110, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the K-5 (16MP) and the T110 (16MP) is fairly well matched but the K-5 (APS-C) and T110 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The K-5 was revealed about the same time to the T110 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony T110 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the K-5 scores versus the T110 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T110. The full galleries are provided at Pentax K-5 Gallery and Sony T110 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Pentax K-5 enjoys 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 T110 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Look at the Pentax K-5 vs Sony T110 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the K-5 compared to the T110.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-5 and T110 is 60 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at specifications. The pic underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the K-5 and T110.

Plainly, both of the cameras have the same megapixel count but not the same sensor sizes. The K-5 has the larger sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult.