Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax K-70

Here is a extended overview of the Pentax K-5 IIs versus Pentax K-70, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both sold by Pentax. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the K-5 IIs (16MP) and K-70 (24MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The K-5 IIs was released 4 years before the K-70 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-5 IIs being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax K-70 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the K-5 IIs matches up versus the K-70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-5 IIs and Pentax K-70. The complete galleries are available at Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery and Pentax K-70 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Pentax K-5 IIs comes with 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) while the Pentax K-70 has sizing of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") having a weight of 688 grams (1.52 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax K-5 IIs versus Pentax K-70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the K-5 IIs compared to the K-70.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the K-5 IIs and K-70 is 60 and 62 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading through a spec sheet. The visual below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the K-5 IIs and K-70.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Pentax K-70 to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The older K-5 IIs is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.