Pentax K-1 II vs Pentax K-5 II

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Pentax K-1 II vs Pentax K-5 II, both Advanced DSLR cameras and both are manufactured by Pentax. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the K-1 II (36MP) and K-5 II (16MP) and the K-1 II (Full frame) and K-5 II (APS-C) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The K-1 II was brought out 4 years later than the K-5 II and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a short highlight of how the K-1 II scores against the K-5 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-1 Mark II and Pentax K-5 II. The entire galleries are available at Pentax K-1 II Gallery and Pentax K-5 II Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-1 II enjoys physical measurements of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") and a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs) and the Pentax K-5 II has measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax K-1 II vs Pentax K-5 II in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the K-1 II vs the K-5 II.

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

More often than not, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements purely by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the K-1 II and K-5 II.

Clearly, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The K-1 II due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Pentax K-1 II will render more detail having its extra 20 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher K-1 II will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.