Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax K10D

Below, we are analyzing the Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax K10D, both Advanced DSLR cameras and they are both sold by Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the K-5 IIs (16MP) and K10D (10MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The K-5 IIs was revealed 6 years later than the K10D and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the K-5 IIs scores versus the K10D with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-5 IIs and Pentax K10D. The full galleries are available at Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery and Pentax K10D Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-5 IIs has exterior 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) while the Pentax K10D has measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the K-5 IIs vs the K10D.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-5 IIs and K10D is 60 and 59 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by seeing technical specs. The photograph here should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-5 IIs and K10D.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Pentax K-5 IIs to produce more detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The newer K-5 IIs is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.