Pentax K-5 IIs vs Sony A380

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Pentax K-5 IIs versus Sony A380, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the K-5 IIs (16MP) and the A380 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The K-5 IIs was revealed 3 years after the A380 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-5 IIs being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the K-5 IIs scores against the A380 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-5 IIs and Sony Alpha DSLR-A380. The full galleries are available at Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery and Sony A380 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-5 IIs has got outer measurements 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 Sony A380 has proportions of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the K-5 IIs and the A380.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-5 IIs and A380 is 60 and 68 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over specifications. The image underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the K-5 IIs and A380.

To sum up, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Pentax K-5 IIs to offer you more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics more aggressively. The fresher K-5 IIs provides an advantage in sensor tech.