Pentax K-5 vs Sony W710

Below is a extensive analysis of the Pentax K-5 versus Sony W710, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the K-5 (16MP) and the W710 (16MP) is pretty similar but the K-5 (APS-C) and W710 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The K-5 was revealed 3 years before the W710 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W710 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the K-5 matches up vs the W710 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The full galleries are provided at Pentax K-5 Gallery and Sony W710 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-5 enjoys exterior measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs) and the Sony W710 has measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax K-5 versus Sony W710 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the K-5 compared to the W710.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the K-5 and W710 is 60 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by going over a spec sheet. The visual underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the K-5 and W710.

As you can see, both cameras posses the exact same MP albeit different sensor measurements. The K-5 comes with the bigger sensor which should make obtaining shallow DOF less difficult. The older K-5 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.