Pentax K-5 IIs vs Sony A35

Its time to look more closely at the Pentax K-5 IIs versus Sony A35, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the K-5 IIs (16MP) and the A35 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The K-5 IIs was announced 21 months after the A35 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-5 IIs being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the K-5 IIs grades vs the A35 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-5 IIs and Sony SLT-A35. The whole galleries are available at Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery and Sony A35 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Pentax K-5 IIs enjoys outside dimensions 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 A35 has sizing of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

Check the Pentax K-5 IIs versus Sony A35 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the K-5 IIs and the A35.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the K-5 IIs and A35 is 60 and 69 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions just by seeing specifications. The picture here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the K-5 IIs and A35.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of files but you might want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The younger K-5 IIs should have an advantage in sensor tech.