Pentax K-5 II vs Pentax K-5 IIs

Let's look more closely at the Pentax K-5 II vs Pentax K-5 IIs, both Advanced DSLR cameras and both are sold by Pentax. The sensor resolution of the K-5 II (16MP) and the K-5 IIs (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The K-5 II was launched around the same time to the K-5 IIs which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the K-5 II scores vs the K-5 IIs with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-5 II and Pentax K-5 IIs. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax K-5 II Gallery and Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-5 II features outer dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-5 IIs has proportions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

Look at the Pentax K-5 II vs Pentax K-5 IIs in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the K-5 II vs the K-5 IIs.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-5 II and K-5 IIs is 60 and 60 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through specifications. The visual below should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-5 II and K-5 IIs.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you might want to take the release date of the cameras into account.