Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax K10D
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![Pentax K-5 IIs front Pentax K-5 IIs front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Pentax-K-5-IIs/Pentax-K-5-IIs-front.jpg)
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Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax K10D Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise 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
- Revealed June 2013
- Old Model is Pentax K-5
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
- Launched December 2006
- Replacement is Pentax K20D
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Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax K10D Overview
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.
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Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax K10D Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 IIs over the Pentax K10D
K-5 IIs | K10D | |||
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Launched | June 2013 | ![]() | December 2006 | More recent by 79 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 210k | Crisper display (+711k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax K10D over the Pentax K-5 IIs
K10D | K-5 IIs |
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Common features in the Pentax K-5 IIs and Pentax K10D
K-5 IIs | K10D | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Absent Touch display |
Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax K10D Physical Comparison
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).
Analyze the Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax K10D in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
![Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax K10D size comparison Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax K10D size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-K-5-IIs-vs-Pentax-K10D-size-comparison.jpg)
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-5 IIs and K10D is 60 and 59 respectively.
![Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax K10D top view buttons comparison Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax K10D top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-K-5-IIs-vs-Pentax-K10D-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax K10D Sensor Comparison
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.
![Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax K10D sensor size comparison Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax K10D sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Pentax-K-5-IIs-vs-Pentax-K10D-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax K10D Screen and ViewFinder
![Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax K10D Screen and Viewfinder comparison Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax K10D Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-K-5-IIs-vs-Pentax-K10D-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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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 K10D Specifications
Pentax K-5 IIs | Pentax K10D | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Pentax | Pentax |
Model | Pentax K-5 IIs | Pentax K10D |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2013-06-04 | 2006-12-15 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Prime II | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 23.7 x 15.7mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 372.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4928 x 3264 | 3872 x 2592 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
Highest boosted ISO | 51200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 11 |
Cross focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Pentax KAF2 | Pentax KAF2 |
Number of lenses | 151 | 151 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
Display resolution | 921k dot | 210k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.61x | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 7.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Auto Red Eye |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/180 seconds | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 760g (1.68 pounds) | 793g (1.75 pounds) |
Dimensions | 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") | 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 82 | 66 |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.9 | 22.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 14.1 | 11.6 |
DXO Low light score | 1208 | 522 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 980 pictures | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | D-LI90 | - |
Self timer | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $749 | $700 |