Pentax K-5 II vs Sony A7c

Here, we are matching up the Pentax K-5 II vs Sony A7c, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Pentax and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the K-5 II (16MP) and A7c (24MP) and the K-5 II (APS-C) and A7c (Full frame) boast different sensor size.

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The K-5 II was announced 8 years earlier than the A7c which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-5 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A7c being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the K-5 II grades against the A7c in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-5 II and Sony Alpha A7c. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax K-5 II Gallery and Sony A7c Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Pentax K-5 II enjoys exterior measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs) whilst the Sony A7c has specifications of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs).

Check out the Pentax K-5 II vs Sony A7c in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the K-5 II against the A7c.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K-5 II and A7c is 60 and 78 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes purely by seeing specifications. The picture below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the K-5 II and A7c.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The K-5 II using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Sony A7c will provide greater detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged K-5 II will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.