Pentax K-5 II vs Sony T90

Here, we are evaluating the Pentax K-5 II vs Sony T90, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Pentax and Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the K-5 II (16MP) and T90 (12MP) and the K-5 II (APS-C) and T90 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

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The K-5 II was introduced 4 years later than the T90 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech 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 T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the K-5 II matches up vs the T90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-5 II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax K-5 II Gallery and Sony T90 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-5 II has outside dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs) while the Sony T90 has proportions of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check the Pentax K-5 II vs Sony T90 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the K-5 II against the T90.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the K-5 II and T90 is 60 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements only by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the K-5 II and T90.

As you can see, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The K-5 II having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Pentax K-5 II will offer you greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images way more aggressively. The fresher K-5 II should have an advantage in sensor tech.