Pentax K-5 vs Sony TX100V

Below, we will be reviewing the Pentax K-5 and Sony TX100V, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the K-5 (16MP) and the TX100V (16MP) is pretty comparable but the K-5 (APS-C) and TX100V (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The K-5 was brought out very close to the TX100V so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the K-5 grades versus the TX100V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax K-5 Gallery & Sony TX100V Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you should factor its weight and size. The Pentax K-5 provides physical dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs) and the Sony TX100V has specifications of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check out the Pentax K-5 and Sony TX100V in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the K-5 vs the TX100V.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the K-5 and TX100V is 60 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by checking out technical specs. The picture below will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-5 and TX100V.

As you can tell, each of these cameras posses the exact same MP albeit not the same sensor sizes. The K-5 contains the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh simpler.