Pentax K-5 II vs Sony A290

The following is a extensive comparison of the Pentax K-5 II and Sony A290, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the K-5 II (16MP) and the A290 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The K-5 II was released 3 years after the A290 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-5 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A290 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the K-5 II matches up against the A290 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-5 II and Sony Alpha DSLR-A290. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax K-5 II Gallery and Sony A290 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Pentax K-5 II features outer dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs) and the Sony A290 has sizing of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") and a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax K-5 II and Sony A290 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the K-5 II versus the A290.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the K-5 II and A290 is 60 and 66 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through technical specs. The picture below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-5 II and A290.

As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Pentax K-5 II to give more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher K-5 II should have an edge in sensor tech.