Pentax K-5 IIs vs Sony A77

Let's look closer at the Pentax K-5 IIs vs Sony A77, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Pentax and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the K-5 IIs (16MP) and A77 (24MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The K-5 IIs was announced 20 months later than the A77 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the K-5 IIs matches up versus the A77 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-5 IIs and Sony SLT-A77. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery and Sony A77 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-5 IIs offers physical dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs) whilst the Sony A77 has measurements of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 732 grams (1.61 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the K-5 IIs vs the A77.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the K-5 IIs and A77 is 60 and 59 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing simply by checking out specifications. The visual here will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-5 IIs and A77.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony A77 to provide more detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent K-5 IIs will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.