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Pentax K-1 II vs Pentax K-5 IIs

Portability
55
Imaging
78
Features
82
Overall
79
Pentax K-1 Mark II front
 
Pentax K-5 IIs front
Portability
60
Imaging
58
Features
83
Overall
68

Pentax K-1 II vs Pentax K-5 IIs Key Specs

Pentax K-1 II
(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 Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF4 Mount
  • 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
  • Launched February 2018
  • Older Model is Pentax K-1
Pentax K-5 IIs
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 760g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Released June 2013
  • Older Model is Pentax K-5
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Pentax K-1 II vs Pentax K-5 IIs Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Pentax K-1 II and Pentax K-5 IIs, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras and they are both produced by Pentax. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the K-1 II (36MP) and K-5 IIs (16MP) and the K-1 II (Full frame) and K-5 IIs (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The K-1 II was unveiled 4 years later than the K-5 IIs and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the K-1 II grades vs the K-5 IIs with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 II over the Pentax K-5 IIs

 K-1 II K-5 IIs 
ReleasedFebruary 2018June 2013Fresher by 58 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1037k921kClearer screen (+116k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 IIs over the Pentax K-1 II

 K-5 IIs K-1 II 

Common features in the Pentax K-1 II and Pentax K-5 IIs

 K-1 II K-5 IIs 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Pentax K-1 II vs Pentax K-5 IIs Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-1 II enjoys outside dimensions of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") and a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-5 IIs 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).

Look at the Pentax K-1 II and Pentax K-5 IIs in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the K-1 II compared to the K-5 IIs.

Pentax K-1 II vs Pentax K-5 IIs size comparison

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

Pentax K-1 II vs Pentax K-5 IIs top view buttons comparison

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

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at specs. The graphic below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-1 II and K-5 IIs.

All in all, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The K-1 II with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Pentax K-1 II will give extra detail having an extra 20MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger K-1 II is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Pentax K-1 II vs Pentax K-5 IIs sensor size comparison

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

Pentax K-1 II vs Pentax K-5 IIs Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax K-1 II
Portrait photography with Pentax K-5 IIs
86
manual focus
great megapixels (36 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
74
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax K-1 II
Street photography with Pentax K-5 IIs
70
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
very good high ISO (819,200)
more heavy than competition in class (1,010 grams)
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K-1 II Sports photography information
Pentax K-5 IIs Sports photography information
77
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great megapixels (36MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
comes with phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.4 fps)
not so great battery (670 shots)
79
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
supports phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K-1 II Travel photography information
Pentax K-5 IIs Travel photography information
53
weather proofing
great megapixels (36MP)
not so great battery (670 shots)
more heavy than competition in class (1,010 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
65
weather proof
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K-1 II Landscape photography information
Pentax K-5 IIs Landscape photography information
82
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF4 mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great megapixels (36 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
very good high ISO (819,200)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
has double storage slots
not so great battery (670 shots)
79
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
supports RAW formats
weather proof
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax K-1 II
Vlogging with Pentax K-5 IIs
32
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external microphone port
screen isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than competition in class (1,010 grams)
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with microphone jack
does not have selfie friendly display
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Pentax K-1 II vs Pentax K-5 IIs Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-1 II and Pentax K-5 IIs
 Pentax K-1 Mark IIPentax K-5 IIs
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Pentax
Model type Pentax K-1 Mark II Pentax K-5 IIs
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2018-02-22 2013-06-04
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor PRIME IV Prime II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 24mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 861.6mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 36 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Peak resolution 7360 x 4912 4928 x 3264
Highest native ISO 819200 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 51200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 33 11
Cross type focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens support Pentax KAF4 Pentax KAF2
Available lenses 151 151
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3.2 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,037k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.61x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 4.4 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes 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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1010g (2.23 lb) 760g (1.68 lb)
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 rating not tested 82
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 1208
Other
Battery life 670 photos 980 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI90 D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Two Single
Retail pricing $1,737 $749