Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax K-x

In this article, we are comparing the Pentax K-5 IIs and Pentax K-x, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both offered by Pentax. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the K-5 IIs (16MP) and K-x (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The K-5 IIs was manufactured 3 years after the K-x which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-5 IIs being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax K-x being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a simple summary of how the K-5 IIs scores vs the K-x in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-5 IIs & Pentax K-x. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery & Pentax K-x Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-5 IIs offers outer dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-x has proportions of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") with a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax K-5 IIs and Pentax K-x in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the K-5 IIs vs the K-x.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the K-5 IIs and K-x is 60 and 69 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specs. The picture underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the K-5 IIs and K-x.

All in all, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Pentax K-5 IIs to render extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger K-5 IIs should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.