Pentax K-5 vs Sony WX220

Let's look much closer at the Pentax K-5 versus Sony WX220, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the K-5 (16MP) and the WX220 (18MP) is pretty well matched but the K-5 (APS-C) and WX220 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The K-5 was released 4 years prior to the WX220 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the K-5 matches up versus the WX220 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax K-5 Gallery & Sony WX220 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-5 offers external measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs) and the Sony WX220 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the K-5 against the WX220.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the K-5 and WX220 is 60 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes just by checking technical specs. The picture underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the K-5 and WX220.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The K-5 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Sony WX220 will give you extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged K-5 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.