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Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax K110D

Portability
60
Imaging
58
Features
83
Overall
68
Pentax K-5 IIs front
 
Pentax K110D front
Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
30
Overall
39

Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax K110D Key Specs

Pentax K-5 IIs
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 760g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Launched June 2013
  • Superseded the Pentax K-5
Pentax K110D
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 585g - 129 x 93 x 70mm
  • Launched May 2006
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Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax K110D Overview

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Pentax K-5 IIs versus Pentax K110D, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are offered by Pentax. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the K-5 IIs (16MP) and K110D (6MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The K-5 IIs was introduced 7 years later than the K110D and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-5 IIs being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax K110D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the K-5 IIs scores versus the K110D in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 IIs over the Pentax K110D

 K-5 IIs K110D 
LaunchedJune 2013May 2006More recent by 86 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k210kCrisper display (+711k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K110D over the Pentax K-5 IIs

 K110D K-5 IIs 

Common features in the Pentax K-5 IIs and Pentax K110D

 K-5 IIs K110D 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax K110D Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-5 IIs enjoys outer measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs) and the Pentax K110D has dimensions of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") along with a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs).

Check out the Pentax K-5 IIs versus Pentax K110D in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the K-5 IIs vs the K110D.

Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax K110D size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-5 IIs and K110D is 60 and 67 respectively.

Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax K110D top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax K110D Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements purely by checking specifications. The graphic below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the K-5 IIs and K110D.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Pentax K-5 IIs to give you extra detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The newer K-5 IIs provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax K110D sensor size comparison

Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax K110D Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax K110D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax K-5 IIs
Portrait photography with Pentax K110D
74
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
51
focusing manually
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution low (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Pentax K-5 IIs Street photography information
Pentax K110D Street photography information
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proof
screen does not articulate
56
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax K-5 IIs
Sports photography with Pentax K110D
79
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
supports phase detect autofocus
39
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K-5 IIs Travel photography advice
Pentax K110D Travel photography advice
65
environment proof
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
45
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (6MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K-5 IIs Landscape photography advice
Pentax K110D Landscape photography advice
79
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
saves RAW files
environment proof
46
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K-5 IIs Vlogging factors
Pentax K110D Vlogging factors
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with microphone port
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
9
lack of video recording
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Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax K110D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-5 IIs and Pentax K110D
 Pentax K-5 IIsPentax K110D
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Pentax
Model Pentax K-5 IIs Pentax K110D
Category Advanced DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2013-06-04 2006-05-22
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip 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 area 372.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 6 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Peak resolution 4928 x 3264 3008 x 2008
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 11 11
Cross focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount Pentax KAF2 Pentax KAF
Amount of lenses 151 151
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dots 210 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 96%
Viewfinder magnification 0.61x 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 13.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds 1/180 seconds
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) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 760 grams (1.68 lbs) 585 grams (1.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") 129 x 93 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 82 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 1208 not tested
Other
Battery life 980 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI90 4 x AA
Self timer Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC card
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $749 $1,000