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Pentax K-5 IIs vs Sony T900

Portability
60
Imaging
58
Features
83
Overall
68
Pentax K-5 IIs front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

Pentax K-5 IIs vs Sony T900 Key Specs

Pentax K-5 IIs
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 760g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Announced June 2013
  • Previous Model is Pentax K-5
Sony T900
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
  • Launched February 2009
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Pentax K-5 IIs vs Sony T900 Overview

Following is a in depth analysis of the Pentax K-5 IIs and Sony T900, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Pentax and Sony. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the K-5 IIs (16MP) and T900 (12MP) and the K-5 IIs (APS-C) and T900 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The K-5 IIs was launched 4 years after the T900 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-5 IIs being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the K-5 IIs scores versus the T900 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 IIs over the Sony T900

 K-5 IIs T900 
LaunchedJune 2013February 2009More modern by 53 months

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Pentax K-5 IIs

 T900 K-5 IIs 
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k921kCrisper display (+1k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Pentax K-5 IIs and Sony T900

 K-5 IIs T900 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Pentax K-5 IIs vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Pentax K-5 IIs has got outer measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs) while the Sony T900 has sizing of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax K-5 IIs and Sony T900 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the K-5 IIs versus the T900.

Pentax K-5 IIs vs Sony T900 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-5 IIs and T900 is 60 and 96 respectively.

Pentax K-5 IIs vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-5 IIs vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by going over specifications. The pic underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the K-5 IIs and T900.

Plainly, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The K-5 IIs featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Pentax K-5 IIs will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The fresher K-5 IIs will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Pentax K-5 IIs vs Sony T900 sensor size comparison

Pentax K-5 IIs vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K-5 IIs vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K-5 IIs Portrait photography features
Sony T900 Portrait photography features
74
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW files
27
manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax K-5 IIs
Street photography with Sony T900
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K-5 IIs Sports photography advice
Sony T900 Sports photography advice
79
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
supports phase detect AF
24
image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K-5 IIs Travel photography factors
Sony T900 Travel photography factors
65
environment sealing
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
52
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax K-5 IIs
Landscape photography with Sony T900
79
focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
exports RAW files
environment sealing
37
manual focus
very good size screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K-5 IIs Vlogging info
Sony T900 Vlogging info
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external mic jack
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
28
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Pentax K-5 IIs vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-5 IIs and Sony T900
 Pentax K-5 IIsSony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
General Information
Company Pentax Sony
Model Pentax K-5 IIs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
Class Advanced DSLR Ultracompact
Announced 2013-06-04 2009-02-17
Physical type Mid-size SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Prime II -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 372.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4928 x 3264 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 11 9
Cross focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-10.0
Amount of lenses 151 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3.5"
Resolution of display 921k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.61x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1000s
Continuous shooting rate 7.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 13.00 m (at ISO 100) 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 760g (1.68 lbs) 143g (0.32 lbs)
Dimensions 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 82 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 1208 not tested
Other
Battery life 980 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI90 -
Self timer Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $749 $300