Pentax K-5 II vs Sony A77 II

Below is a complete analysis of the Pentax K-5 II and Sony A77 II, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Pentax and Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the K-5 II (16MP) and A77 II (24MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The K-5 II was manufactured 11 months earlier than the A77 II and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the K-5 II matches up versus the A77 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-5 II and Sony SLT-A77 II. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax K-5 II Gallery and Sony A77 II Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Pentax K-5 II features outside dimensions 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 A77 II has sizing of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") having a weight of 647 grams (1.43 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax K-5 II and Sony A77 II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the K-5 II versus the A77 II.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-5 II and A77 II is 60 and 62 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements purely by checking technical specs. The photograph here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the K-5 II and A77 II.

As you can tell, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony A77 II to resolve more detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The older K-5 II is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.