Pentax K-5 IIs vs Sony NEX-5N

On this page, we are comparing the Pentax K-5 IIs vs Sony NEX-5N, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the K-5 IIs (16MP) and the NEX-5N (16MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The K-5 IIs was launched 21 months after the NEX-5N making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-5 IIs being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the K-5 IIs matches up vs the NEX-5N with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-5 IIs & Sony Alpha NEX-5N. The complete galleries are available at Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery & Sony NEX-5N Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Pentax K-5 IIs features external 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 NEX-5N has specifications of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax K-5 IIs vs Sony NEX-5N in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the K-5 IIs compared to the NEX-5N.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-5 IIs and NEX-5N is 60 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing specifications. The picture here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the K-5 IIs and NEX-5N.

To sum up, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels so you can expect similar quality of pictures though you will need to factor the age of the products into consideration. The fresher K-5 IIs is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.