Pentax K-5 vs Sony WX10

Here, we will be reviewing the Pentax K-5 vs Sony WX10, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the K-5 (16MP) and the WX10 (16MP) is pretty close but the K-5 (APS-C) and WX10 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The K-5 was manufactured around the same time to the WX10 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony WX10 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the K-5 grades against the WX10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The entire galleries are available at Pentax K-5 Gallery & Sony WX10 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Pentax K-5 provides physical measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs) while the Sony WX10 has sizing of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax K-5 vs Sony WX10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the K-5 vs the WX10.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-5 and WX10 is 60 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through technical specs. The photograph here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the K-5 and WX10.

As you can tell, both of these cameras come with the identical megapixel count albeit not the same sensor measurements. The K-5 contains the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow depth of field easier.