Leica M9-P vs Pentax K-5 II

In this article, we will be evaluating the Leica M9-P vs Pentax K-5 II, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Leica and Pentax. The resolution of the M9-P (18MP) and the K-5 II (16MP) is pretty close but the M9-P (Full frame) and K-5 II (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The M9-P was brought out 23 months prior to the K-5 II which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Leica M9-P being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-5 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the M9-P grades versus the K-5 II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Leica M9-P & Pentax K-5 II. The entire galleries are viewable at Leica M9-P Gallery & Pentax K-5 II Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Leica M9-P features outer dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-5 II has sizing of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the M9-P compared to the K-5 II.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M9-P and K-5 II is 78 and 60 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through specifications. The image below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the M9-P and K-5 II.

Plainly, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The M9-P due to its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Leica M9-P will result in greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged M9-P will be behind with regard to sensor technology.