Pentax K-50 vs Sony NEX-5

The following is a extensive comparison of the Pentax K-50 versus Sony NEX-5, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the K-50 (16MP) and the NEX-5 (14MP) is very well matched and they use the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The K-50 was unveiled 3 years after the NEX-5 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony NEX-5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a short introduction of how the K-50 matches up vs the NEX-5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-50 & Sony Alpha NEX-5. The full galleries are available at Pentax K-50 Gallery & Sony NEX-5 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Pentax K-50 offers outside measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5 has specifications of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the K-50 compared to the NEX-5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-50 and NEX-5 is 63 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at technical specs. The picture underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the K-50 and NEX-5.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Pentax K-50 to resolve extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent K-50 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.