Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax K110D

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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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).

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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.

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

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.