Pentax K-1 II vs Pentax K-5

On this page, we are comparing the Pentax K-1 II and Pentax K-5, both Advanced DSLR cameras and they are both manufactured by Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the K-1 II (36MP) and K-5 (16MP) and the K-1 II (Full frame) and K-5 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.

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The K-1 II was announced 7 years later than the K-5 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the K-1 II scores vs the K-5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-1 Mark II and Pentax K-5. The whole galleries are available at Pentax K-1 II Gallery and Pentax K-5 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-1 II has got external measurements of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") with a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs) while the Pentax K-5 has dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).

See the Pentax K-1 II and Pentax K-5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the K-1 II versus the K-5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K-1 II and K-5 is 55 and 60 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the K-1 II and K-5.

As you can see, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The K-1 II using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Pentax K-1 II will provide you with more detail with its extra 20 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images more aggressively. The more modern K-1 II provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.