Casio EX-Z35 vs Pentax K-5 IIs

Below, we are looking at the Casio EX-Z35 and Pentax K-5 IIs, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Casio and Pentax. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z35 (12MP) and K-5 IIs (16MP) and the EX-Z35 (1/2.3") and K-5 IIs (APS-C) use different sensor sizing.

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The EX-Z35 was introduced 4 years earlier than the K-5 IIs and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z35 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K-5 IIs being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short introduction of how the EX-Z35 grades versus the K-5 IIs in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z35 and Pentax K-5 IIs. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-Z35 Gallery and Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z35 has exterior measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Pentax K-5 IIs has specifications of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-Z35 and Pentax K-5 IIs in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the EX-Z35 vs the K-5 IIs.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z35 and K-5 IIs is 96 and 60 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing technical specs. The graphic here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z35 and K-5 IIs.

As you can tell, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z35 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Pentax K-5 IIs will offer you extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-Z35 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.