Pentax K-5 IIs vs Sony NEX-5R

Following is a extensive comparison of the Pentax K-5 IIs versus Sony NEX-5R, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the K-5 IIs (16MP) and the NEX-5R (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The K-5 IIs was released 10 months after the NEX-5R so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-5 IIs being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the K-5 IIs matches up versus the NEX-5R with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. 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) whilst the Sony NEX-5R has measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax K-5 IIs versus Sony NEX-5R in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the K-5 IIs against the NEX-5R.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the K-5 IIs and NEX-5R is 60 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through specifications. The picture here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the K-5 IIs and NEX-5R.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP so you can expect comparable quality of pictures though you have to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more recent K-5 IIs should have an advantage in sensor technology.