Pentax K-1 II vs Pentax K-5 IIs

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.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-1 Mark II and Pentax K-5 IIs. The full galleries are provided at Pentax K-1 II Gallery and Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.