Pentax K-5 IIs vs Sony A550

Here is a extensive overview of the Pentax K-5 IIs vs Sony A550, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the K-5 IIs (16MP) and the A550 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The K-5 IIs was announced 3 years later than the A550 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-5 IIs being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A550 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the K-5 IIs matches up vs the A550 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-5 IIs and Sony Alpha DSLR-A550. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery and Sony A550 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-5 IIs comes with physical measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs) whilst the Sony A550 has proportions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") and a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

Examine the Pentax K-5 IIs vs Sony A550 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the K-5 IIs versus the A550.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K-5 IIs and A550 is 60 and 63 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading through specifications. The graphic below may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the K-5 IIs and A550.

To sum up, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Pentax K-5 IIs to give you extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern K-5 IIs should have an advantage in sensor innovation.