Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax KP

Here, we will be comparing the Pentax K-5 IIs versus Pentax KP, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras and both of them are sold by Pentax. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the K-5 IIs (16MP) and KP (24MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The K-5 IIs was released 4 years prior to the KP and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the K-5 IIs scores versus the KP with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-5 IIs and Pentax KP. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery and Pentax KP Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Pentax K-5 IIs provides exterior dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs) whilst the Pentax KP has sizing of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).

See the Pentax K-5 IIs versus Pentax KP in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the K-5 IIs against the KP.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the K-5 IIs and KP is 60 and 61 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements only by checking specifications. The graphic here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the K-5 IIs and KP.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Pentax KP to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older K-5 IIs is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.