Pentax KP vs Sony WX10

The following is a extended comparison of the Pentax KP vs Sony WX10, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Pentax and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the KP (24MP) and WX10 (16MP) and the KP (APS-C) and WX10 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The KP was revealed 6 years after the WX10 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Pentax KP being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony WX10 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the KP scores vs the WX10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax KP and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The full galleries are available at Pentax KP Gallery and Sony WX10 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Pentax KP provides outer measurements of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs) while the Sony WX10 has dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Look at the Pentax KP vs Sony WX10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the KP vs the WX10.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the KP and WX10 is 61 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by looking through a spec sheet. The image below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the KP and WX10.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The KP with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Pentax KP will render greater detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher KP will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.