Pentax K-5 II vs Pentax K110D
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Pentax K-5 II vs Pentax K110D Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 760g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
- Announced June 2013
- Superseded the Pentax K-5
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200
- No Video
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 585g - 129 x 93 x 70mm
- Announced May 2006

Pentax K-5 II vs Pentax K110D Overview
Here, we will be comparing the Pentax K-5 II vs Pentax K110D, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are manufactured by Pentax. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the K-5 II (16MP) and K110D (6MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

The K-5 II was introduced 7 years later than the K110D and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-5 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax K110D being a Compact SLR camera.
Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the K-5 II matches up versus the K110D in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Pentax K-5 II vs Pentax K110D Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-5 II & Pentax K110D. The whole galleries are available at Pentax K-5 II Gallery & Pentax K110D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 II over the Pentax K110D
K-5 II | K110D | |||
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Announced | June 2013 | ![]() | May 2006 | More recent by 86 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 210k | Sharper screen (+711k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax K110D over the Pentax K-5 II
K110D | K-5 II |
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Common features in the Pentax K-5 II and Pentax K110D
K-5 II | K110D | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Pentax K-5 II vs Pentax K110D Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-5 II enjoys external measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs) whilst the Pentax K110D has proportions of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") having a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs).
Take a look at the Pentax K-5 II vs Pentax K110D in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the K-5 II versus the K110D.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K-5 II and K110D is 60 and 67 respectively.

Pentax K-5 II vs Pentax K110D Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the K-5 II and K110D.
All in all, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Pentax K-5 II to offer you greater detail using its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger K-5 II provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

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Pentax K-5 II vs Pentax K110D Specifications
Pentax K-5 II | Pentax K110D | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Pentax | Pentax |
Model type | Pentax K-5 II | Pentax K110D |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Announced | 2013-06-04 | 2006-05-22 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Prime II | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 23.7 x 15.7mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 372.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 6MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4928 x 3264 | 3008 x 2008 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | 51200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW data | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 11 |
Cross type focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Pentax KAF2 | Pentax KAF |
Number of lenses | 151 | 151 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
Screen resolution | 921 thousand dots | 210 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 96% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.61x | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 7.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps) | - |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 760 grams (1.68 lb) | 585 grams (1.29 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") | 129 x 93 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 82 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 14.1 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 1235 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 980 photographs | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | D-LI90 | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC card |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $830 | $1,000 |