Pentax K-50 vs Sony W560

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Pentax K-50 versus Sony W560, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the K-50 (16MP) and the W560 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the K-50 (APS-C) and W560 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The K-50 was introduced 2 years later than the W560 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the K-50 grades vs the W560 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-50 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax K-50 Gallery and Sony W560 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-50 offers outer dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) and the Sony W560 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax K-50 versus Sony W560 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the K-50 vs the W560.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the K-50 and W560 is 63 and 96 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements just by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph below may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-50 and W560.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The K-50 with its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Pentax K-50 will resolve extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent K-50 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.