Pentax K-5 II vs Pentax K-r

Here, we are matching up the Pentax K-5 II versus Pentax K-r, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both produced by Pentax. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the K-5 II (16MP) and K-r (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The K-5 II was revealed 2 years after the K-r which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-5 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the K-5 II scores versus the K-r for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-5 II and Pentax K-r. The full galleries are provided at Pentax K-5 II Gallery and Pentax K-r Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-5 II has got outer dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs) and the Pentax K-r has proportions of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs).

See the Pentax K-5 II versus Pentax K-r in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the K-5 II and the K-r.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-5 II and K-r is 60 and 67 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading through technical specs. The picture underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-5 II and K-r.

As you can tell, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Pentax K-5 II to give you more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger K-5 II is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.