Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax K-50

Below, we are looking at the Pentax K-5 IIs versus Pentax K-50, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are designed by Pentax. The image resolution of the K-5 IIs (16MP) and the K-50 (16MP) is very similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The K-5 IIs was revealed 5 months prior to the K-50 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-5 IIs being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the K-5 IIs grades versus the K-50 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-5 IIs and Pentax K-50. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery and Pentax K-50 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-5 IIs offers 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) and the Pentax K-50 has measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

See the Pentax K-5 IIs versus Pentax K-50 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the K-5 IIs vs the K-50.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the K-5 IIs and K-50 is 60 and 63 respectively.

Often, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing technical specs. The visual below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-5 IIs and K-50.

As you can tell, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures although you should always consider the release date of the products into consideration.