Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax K-x
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Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax K-x Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 760g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
- Launched June 2013
- Previous Model is Pentax K-5
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 580g - 123 x 92 x 68mm
- Announced December 2009
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Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax K-x Overview
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).
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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.
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Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax K-x Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 IIs over the Pentax K-x
K-5 IIs | K-x | |||
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Announced | June 2013 | ![]() | December 2009 | Newer by 42 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-x over the Pentax K-5 IIs
K-x | K-5 IIs |
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Common features in the Pentax K-5 IIs and Pentax K-x
K-5 IIs | K-x | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax K-x Physical Comparison
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.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
![Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax K-x size comparison Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax K-x size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-K-5-IIs-vs-Pentax-K-x-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the K-5 IIs and K-x is 60 and 69 respectively.
![Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax K-x top view buttons comparison Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax K-x top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-K-5-IIs-vs-Pentax-K-x-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax K-x Sensor Comparison
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.
![Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax K-x sensor size comparison Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax K-x sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Pentax-K-5-IIs-vs-Pentax-K-x-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax K-x Screen and ViewFinder
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax K-x Specifications
Pentax K-5 IIs | Pentax K-x | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Pentax | Pentax |
Model | Pentax K-5 IIs | Pentax K-x |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Launched | 2013-06-04 | 2009-12-23 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Prime II | Prime |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 23.7 x 15.7mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
Sensor area | 372.1mm² | 372.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4928 x 3264 | 4288 x 2848 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Max enhanced ISO | 51200 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 11 |
Cross focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Pentax KAF2 | Pentax KAF2 |
Number of lenses | 151 | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 921k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD monitor | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 96 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.61x | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/6000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 7.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) | 16.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear curtain, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/180 secs | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 416 (24 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 760g (1.68 lb) | 580g (1.28 lb) |
Dimensions | 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") | 123 x 92 x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 82 | 72 |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.9 | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 14.1 | 12.5 |
DXO Low light score | 1208 | 811 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 980 images | 1900 images |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | D-LI90 | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $749 | $600 |