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Pentax K-5 II vs Pentax K110D

Portability
60
Imaging
58
Features
82
Overall
67
Pentax K-5 II front
 
Pentax K110D front
Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
30
Overall
39

Pentax K-5 II vs Pentax K110D Key Specs

Pentax K-5 II
(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  • Superseded the Pentax K-5
Pentax K110D
(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
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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).

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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.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 II over the Pentax K110D

 K-5 II K110D 
AnnouncedJune 2013May 2006More recent by 86 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k210kSharper screen (+711k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K110D over the Pentax K-5 II

 K110D K-5 II 

Common features in the Pentax K-5 II and Pentax K110D

 K-5 II K110D 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Pentax K-5 II vs Pentax K110D size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Pentax K-5 II vs Pentax K110D sensor size comparison

Pentax K-5 II vs Pentax K110D Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K-5 II vs Pentax K110D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K-5 II Portrait photography information
Pentax K110D Portrait photography information
74
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
saves RAW files
51
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have liveview
megapixel count low (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Pentax K-5 II as a Street photography camera
Pentax K110D as a Street photography camera
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
screen is fixed
56
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax K-5 II
Sports photography with Pentax K110D
79
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect AF
39
good sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K-5 II Travel photography factors
Pentax K110D Travel photography factors
65
environment proofing
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
45
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax K-5 II
Landscape photography with Pentax K110D
79
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
46
focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is small (2.5 inch)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (6MP)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K-5 II as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K110D as a Vlogging camera
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external microphone port
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
9
no video recording
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Pentax K-5 II vs Pentax K110D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-5 II and Pentax K110D
 Pentax K-5 IIPentax K110D
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