Pentax KP vs Sony NEX-5

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Pentax KP versus Sony NEX-5, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Pentax and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the KP (24MP) and NEX-5 (14MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The KP was brought out 6 years after the NEX-5 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Pentax KP being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony NEX-5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the KP grades vs the NEX-5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax KP and Sony Alpha NEX-5. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax KP Gallery and Sony NEX-5 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Pentax KP offers external measurements of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") and a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5 has sizing of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the KP versus the NEX-5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the KP and NEX-5 is 61 and 89 respectively.

Generally, its hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by going through specifications. The image below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the KP and NEX-5.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Pentax KP to provide greater detail having its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The younger KP is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.