Pentax K-5 II vs Sony A700

In this article, we are comparing the Pentax K-5 II and Sony A700, both Advanced DSLR cameras by brands Pentax and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the K-5 II (16MP) and A700 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The K-5 II was unveiled 5 years after the A700 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the K-5 II grades against the A700 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-5 II and Sony Alpha DSLR-A700. The full galleries are provided at Pentax K-5 II Gallery and Sony A700 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Pentax K-5 II provides external measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs) whilst the Sony A700 has sizing of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") with a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax K-5 II and Sony A700 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the K-5 II against the A700.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K-5 II and A700 is 60 and 58 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching technical specs. The picture below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the K-5 II and A700.

As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Pentax K-5 II to provide you with extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The younger K-5 II should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.