Pentax K-5 II vs Sony A450

Its time to look more closely at the Pentax K-5 II vs Sony A450, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the K-5 II (16MP) and the A450 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The K-5 II was launched 3 years later than the A450 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-5 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the K-5 II matches up versus the A450 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-5 II & Sony Alpha DSLR-A450. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax K-5 II Gallery & Sony A450 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Pentax K-5 II provides exterior measurements 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 A450 has specifications of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the K-5 II versus the A450.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the K-5 II and A450 is 60 and 65 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing only by seeing specifications. The visual underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the K-5 II and A450.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Pentax K-5 II to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent K-5 II will have a benefit in sensor innovation.