Pentax K-5 vs Sony W560

Its time to look more closely at the Pentax K-5 and Sony W560, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the K-5 (16MP) and the W560 (14MP) is relatively well matched but the K-5 (APS-C) and W560 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The K-5 was brought out within a month of the W560 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the K-5 matches up vs the W560 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560. The entire galleries are available at Pentax K-5 Gallery and Sony W560 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-5 features outer measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs) whilst the Sony W560 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the K-5 against the W560.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K-5 and W560 is 60 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specs. The picture below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the K-5 and W560.

All in all, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The K-5 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Pentax K-5 will give you extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively.