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Pentax K-5 II vs Pentax KP

Portability
60
Imaging
58
Features
82
Overall
67
Pentax K-5 II front
 
Pentax KP front
Portability
61
Imaging
68
Features
76
Overall
71

Pentax K-5 II vs Pentax KP Key Specs

Pentax K-5 II
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 760g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Released June 2013
  • Older Model is Pentax K-5
Pentax KP
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 819200
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 703g - 132 x 101 x 76mm
  • Launched January 2017
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Pentax K-5 II vs Pentax KP Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Pentax K-5 II versus Pentax KP, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras and both are sold by Pentax. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the K-5 II (16MP) and KP (24MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The K-5 II was released 4 years before the KP which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the K-5 II grades against the KP in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

 K-5 II KP 

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

 KP K-5 II 
LaunchedJanuary 2017June 2013Newer by 44 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

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

 K-5 II KP 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution921k921kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Pentax K-5 II vs Pentax KP Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-5 II provides physical dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs) and the Pentax KP has proportions of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") having a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).

See the Pentax K-5 II versus Pentax KP in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the K-5 II vs the KP.

Pentax K-5 II vs Pentax KP size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the K-5 II and KP is 60 and 61 respectively.

Pentax K-5 II vs Pentax KP top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-5 II vs Pentax KP Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at specifications. The image here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the K-5 II and KP.

Plainly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Pentax KP to resolve more detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged K-5 II is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Pentax K-5 II vs Pentax KP sensor size comparison

Pentax K-5 II vs Pentax KP Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K-5 II Portrait photography information
Pentax KP Portrait photography information
74
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
80
manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Pentax K-5 II Street photography highlights
Pentax KP Street photography highlights
67
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
no moving screen
76
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
very good ISO range (819,200)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K-5 II Sports photography information
Pentax KP Sports photography information
79
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
72
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/24,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
low battery (390 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K-5 II Travel photography details
Pentax KP Travel photography details
65
weather proofing
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen isn't selfie friendly
62
weather proof
good MP (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
low battery (390 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K-5 II as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax KP as a Landscape photography camera
79
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
78
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very good ISO range (819,200)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
low battery (390 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K-5 II Vlogging advice
Pentax KP Vlogging advice
33
image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external mic port
screen isn't selfie friendly
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone port
display is not selfie friendly
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Pentax K-5 II vs Pentax KP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-5 II and Pentax KP
 Pentax K-5 IIPentax KP
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Pentax
Model type Pentax K-5 II Pentax KP
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2013-06-04 2017-01-26
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Prime II PRIME IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 372.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 4928 x 3264 6016 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 12800 819200
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Lowest boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 11 27
Cross type focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens support Pentax KAF2 Pentax KAF2
Total lenses 151 151
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 921k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.61x 0.63x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/6000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/24000s
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 13.00 m (at ISO 100) 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual, wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 760 grams (1.68 lbs) 703 grams (1.55 lbs)
Physical dimensions 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") 132 x 101 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0")
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 photos 390 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI90 D-LI109
Self timer Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $830 $747