Pentax K-5 II vs Pentax K-50

Below, we are looking at the Pentax K-5 II versus Pentax K-50, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are offered by Pentax. The image resolution of the K-5 II (16MP) and the K-50 (16MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The K-5 II was introduced 5 months prior to the K-50 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-5 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the K-5 II matches up against the K-50 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-5 II & Pentax K-50. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax K-5 II Gallery & Pentax K-50 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Pentax K-5 II has exterior dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs) while the Pentax K-50 has sizing of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax K-5 II versus Pentax K-50 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the K-5 II and the K-50.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the K-5 II and K-50 is 60 and 63 respectively.

Often, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out technical specs. The photograph here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-5 II and K-50.

As you have seen, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of files but you would want to consider the age of the cameras into account.