Pentax K-5 II vs Sony A350

Here is a thorough analysis of the Pentax K-5 II and Sony A350, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the K-5 II (16MP) and the A350 (14MP) is fairly similar and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The K-5 II was revealed 5 years later than the A350 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-5 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the K-5 II matches up versus the A350 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-5 II and Sony Alpha DSLR-A350. The full galleries are provided at Pentax K-5 II Gallery and Sony A350 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-5 II provides outer dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs) and the Sony A350 has dimensions of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the K-5 II vs the A350.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K-5 II and A350 is 60 and 62 respectively.

Normally, its hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the K-5 II and A350.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Pentax K-5 II to deliver extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The younger K-5 II is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.