Nikon D90 vs Pentax K-5 IIs

Here, we are evaluating the Nikon D90 and Pentax K-5 IIs, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Nikon and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the D90 (12MP) and K-5 IIs (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The D90 was brought out 5 years before the K-5 IIs and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the D90 matches up vs the K-5 IIs in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D90 and Pentax K-5 IIs. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon D90 Gallery and Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon D90 has got physical measurements of 132mm x 103mm x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") along with a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs) while the Pentax K-5 IIs has sizing of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon D90 and Pentax K-5 IIs in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the D90 vs the K-5 IIs.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D90 and K-5 IIs is 60 and 60 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing purely by going through specifications. The visual here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the D90 and K-5 IIs.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Pentax K-5 IIs to show more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The older D90 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.