Pentax K-7 vs Sony HX10V

On this page, we will be evaluating the Pentax K-7 versus Sony HX10V, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the K-7 (15MP) and the HX10V (18MP) is relatively similar but the K-7 (APS-C) and HX10V (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.

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The K-7 was introduced 3 years earlier than the HX10V which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-7 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera.

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the K-7 scores vs the HX10V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The whole galleries are available at Pentax K-7 Gallery and Sony HX10V Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Pentax K-7 has got physical dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs) while the Sony HX10V has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Look at the Pentax K-7 versus Sony HX10V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the K-7 against the HX10V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K-7 and HX10V is 60 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over specs. The picture underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-7 and HX10V.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The K-7 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Sony HX10V will deliver extra detail using its extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged K-7 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.