Pentax K-1 II vs Pentax K-5 II
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Pentax K-1 II vs Pentax K-5 II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 36MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 819200
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF4 Mount
- 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
- Launched February 2018
- Old Model is Pentax K-1
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 760g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
- Revealed June 2013
- Earlier Model is Pentax K-5

Pentax K-1 II vs Pentax K-5 II Overview
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.

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.

Pentax K-1 II vs Pentax K-5 II Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 II over the Pentax K-5 II
K-1 II | K-5 II | |||
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Revealed | February 2018 | ![]() | June 2013 | More recent by 58 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen sizing | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 1037k | ![]() | 921k | Crisper screen (+116k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 II over the Pentax K-1 II
K-5 II | K-1 II |
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Common features in the Pentax K-1 II and Pentax K-5 II
K-1 II | K-5 II | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Pentax K-1 II vs Pentax K-5 II Physical Comparison
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.

Pentax K-1 II vs Pentax K-5 II Sensor Comparison
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.

Pentax K-1 II vs Pentax K-5 II Screen and ViewFinder


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Pentax K-1 II vs Pentax K-5 II Specifications
Pentax K-1 Mark II | Pentax K-5 II | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Pentax | Pentax |
Model | Pentax K-1 Mark II | Pentax K-5 II |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2018-02-22 | 2013-06-04 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | PRIME IV | Prime II |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 35.9 x 24mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 861.6mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 36 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 7360 x 4912 | 4928 x 3264 |
Maximum native ISO | 819200 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 51200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Min enhanced ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 33 | 11 |
Cross focus points | 25 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Pentax KAF4 | Pentax KAF2 |
Total lenses | 151 | 151 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3.2 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 1,037 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.4 frames per second | 7.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/200s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) | 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Built-in | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 1010 grams (2.23 pounds) | 760 grams (1.68 pounds) |
Dimensions | 137 x 110 x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") | 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 82 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 14.1 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1235 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 670 photographs | 980 photographs |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | D-LI90 | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 2 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $1,737 | $830 |