Pentax K-x vs Sony NEX-5

On this page, we are matching up the Pentax K-x versus Sony NEX-5, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the K-x (12MP) and the NEX-5 (14MP) is very close and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The K-x was launched 5 months before the NEX-5 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-x being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony NEX-5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the K-x grades against the NEX-5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-x & Sony Alpha NEX-5. The complete galleries are available at Pentax K-x Gallery & Sony NEX-5 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-x has got outer dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") having a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5 has dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax K-x versus Sony NEX-5 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the K-x compared to the NEX-5.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-x and NEX-5 is 69 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through specs. The visual underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the K-x and NEX-5.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony NEX-5 to provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos more aggressively.