Pentax K-5 IIs vs Sony A850

Let's examine more closely at the Pentax K-5 IIs and Sony A850, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by rivals Pentax and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the K-5 IIs (16MP) and A850 (25MP) and the K-5 IIs (APS-C) and A850 (Full frame) use totally different sensor size.

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The K-5 IIs was revealed 3 years after the A850 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the K-5 IIs matches up against the A850 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-5 IIs & Sony Alpha DSLR-A850. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery & Sony A850 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and size. The Pentax K-5 IIs has got external measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs) while the Sony A850 has specifications of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") having a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

Compare the Pentax K-5 IIs and Sony A850 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the K-5 IIs versus the A850.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the K-5 IIs and A850 is 60 and 54 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through a spec sheet. The pic here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the K-5 IIs and A850.

Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The K-5 IIs having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony A850 will give greater detail because of its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher K-5 IIs is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.