Pentax K-5 vs Sony TX30

Following is a detailed analysis of the Pentax K-5 and Sony TX30, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the K-5 (16MP) and the TX30 (18MP) is very similar but the K-5 (APS-C) and TX30 (1/2.3") provide different sensor measurements.

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The K-5 was revealed 3 years before the TX30 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the K-5 grades against the TX30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The full galleries are available at Pentax K-5 Gallery & Sony TX30 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-5 features external measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs) whilst the Sony TX30 has proportions of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") along with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the K-5 and the TX30.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K-5 and TX30 is 60 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over a spec sheet. The image underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the K-5 and TX30.

Clearly, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The K-5 with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony TX30 will offer you greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged K-5 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.