Pentax K-5 vs Sony WX50

Here, we will be reviewing the Pentax K-5 and Sony WX50, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the K-5 (16MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is pretty close but the K-5 (APS-C) and WX50 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The K-5 was released 13 months earlier than the WX50 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony WX50 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the K-5 scores against the WX50 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax K-5 Gallery and Sony WX50 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-5 has got outer dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs) while the Sony WX50 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Pentax K-5 and Sony WX50 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the K-5 compared to the WX50.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K-5 and WX50 is 60 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching specs. The image here might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-5 and WX50.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature the identical megapixel count albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The K-5 features the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult. The more aged K-5 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.