Pentax K-5 IIs vs Sony A560

In this article, we will be matching up the Pentax K-5 IIs versus Sony A560, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the K-5 IIs (16MP) and the A560 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The K-5 IIs was launched 2 years later than the A560 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-5 IIs being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A560 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the K-5 IIs grades vs the A560 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-5 IIs & Sony Alpha DSLR-A560. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery & Sony A560 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-5 IIs features outer measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs) and the Sony A560 has dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") and a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the K-5 IIs and the A560.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K-5 IIs and A560 is 60 and 64 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through a spec sheet. The visual below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the K-5 IIs and A560.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Pentax K-5 IIs to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger K-5 IIs will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.