Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax Q

Below, we will be evaluating the Pentax K-5 IIs and Pentax Q, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both produced by Pentax. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the K-5 IIs (16MP) and Q (12MP) and the K-5 IIs (APS-C) and Q (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The K-5 IIs was launched 24 months later than the Q which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-5 IIs being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the K-5 IIs grades vs the Q with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-5 IIs & Pentax Q. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery & Pentax Q Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Pentax K-5 IIs offers exterior measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q has sizing of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") along with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax K-5 IIs and Pentax Q in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the K-5 IIs and the Q.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the K-5 IIs and Q is 60 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing merely by researching specifications. The graphic underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the K-5 IIs and Q.

To sum up, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The K-5 IIs featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Pentax K-5 IIs will render more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern K-5 IIs provides an advantage in sensor technology.