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Pentax K-5 vs Pentax K110D

Portability
60
Imaging
56
Features
82
Overall
66
Pentax K-5 front
 
Pentax K110D front
Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
30
Overall
39

Pentax K-5 vs Pentax K110D Key Specs

Pentax K-5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 740g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Released December 2010
  • Succeeded the Pentax K-7
  • Successor is Pentax K-5 IIs
Pentax K110D
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 585g - 129 x 93 x 70mm
  • Announced May 2006
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Pentax K-5 vs Pentax K110D Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Pentax K-5 versus Pentax K110D, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are built by Pentax. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the K-5 (16MP) and K110D (6MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The K-5 was announced 4 years after the K110D which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax K110D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the K-5 matches up vs the K110D with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 over the Pentax K110D

 K-5 K110D 
AnnouncedDecember 2010May 2006More modern by 56 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k210kClearer screen (+711k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K110D over the Pentax K-5

 K110D K-5 

Common features in the Pentax K-5 and Pentax K110D

 K-5 K110D 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Pentax K-5 vs Pentax K110D Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-5 enjoys outer dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs) while the Pentax K110D has measurements of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") having a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the K-5 and the K110D.

Pentax K-5 vs Pentax K110D size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-5 and K110D is 60 and 67 respectively.

Pentax K-5 vs Pentax K110D top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-5 vs Pentax K110D Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing technical specs. The pic below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the K-5 and K110D.

As you have seen, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Pentax K-5 to produce greater detail with its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The newer K-5 should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Pentax K-5 vs Pentax K110D sensor size comparison

Pentax K-5 vs Pentax K110D Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K-5 vs Pentax K110D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K-5 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax K110D Portrait photography highlights
73
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW files
51
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low resolution (6 megapixels)
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Pentax K-5 as a Street photography camera
Pentax K110D as a Street photography camera
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
fixed screen
56
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K-5 Sports photography details
Pentax K110D Sports photography details
78
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
39
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K-5 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K110D as a Travel photography camera
65
environment proofing
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
display isn't selfie friendly
45
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
low resolution (6 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K-5 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K110D as a Landscape photography camera
78
manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
46
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is small (2.5 inches)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (6 megapixels)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax K-5
Vlogging with Pentax K110D
33
image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external mic jack
display isn't selfie friendly
9
no video
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Pentax K-5 vs Pentax K110D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-5 and Pentax K110D
 Pentax K-5Pentax K110D
General Information
Make Pentax Pentax
Model type Pentax K-5 Pentax K110D
Category Advanced DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2010-12-18 2006-05-22
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Prime II -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 372.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Peak resolution 4928 x 3264 3008 x 2008
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 80 200
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 11 11
Cross type focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support Pentax KAF2 Pentax KAF
Available lenses 151 151
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.5"
Resolution of display 921 thousand dots 210 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 96%
Viewfinder magnification 0.61x 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 13.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 424 (25, 30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 740 gr (1.63 lbs) 585 gr (1.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") 129 x 93 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 82 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1162 not tested
Other
Battery life 980 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI90 4 x AA
Self timer Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC card
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $800 $1,000