Nikon A10 vs Pentax K-5 II

Its time to examine more in depth at the Nikon A10 vs Pentax K-5 II, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Nikon and Pentax. The resolution of the A10 (16MP) and the K-5 II (16MP) is relatively close but the A10 (1/2.3") and K-5 II (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The A10 was introduced 2 years later than the K-5 II and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon A10 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K-5 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the A10 grades versus the K-5 II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix A10 and Pentax K-5 II. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon A10 Gallery and Pentax K-5 II Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon A10 offers outer measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-5 II has measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

Look at the Nikon A10 vs Pentax K-5 II in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the A10 vs the K-5 II.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the A10 and K-5 II is 94 and 60 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by viewing specs. The visual underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A10 and K-5 II.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have got the exact same MP albeit different sensor sizing. The A10 includes the smaller sensor which will make getting bokeh harder. The more modern A10 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.