Pentax K-5 IIs vs Sony A99 II

The following is a detailed analysis of the Pentax K-5 IIs vs Sony A99 II, both Advanced DSLR cameras by rivals Pentax and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the K-5 IIs (16MP) and A99 II (42MP) and the K-5 IIs (APS-C) and A99 II (Full frame) possess different sensor sizes.

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The K-5 IIs was brought out 4 years earlier than the A99 II which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the K-5 IIs grades vs the A99 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-5 IIs & Sony Alpha A99 II. The entire galleries are available at Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery & Sony A99 II Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-5 IIs has exterior dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs) while the Sony A99 II has dimensions of 143mm x 104mm x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") along with a weight of 849 grams (1.87 lbs).

Examine the Pentax K-5 IIs vs Sony A99 II in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the K-5 IIs against the A99 II.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-5 IIs and A99 II is 60 and 57 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing a spec sheet. The image underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the K-5 IIs and A99 II.

Clearly, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The K-5 IIs featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony A99 II will show extra detail having its extra 26 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged K-5 IIs will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.