Pentax K-5 vs Sony A200

Lets look more closely at the Pentax K-5 versus Sony A200, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Pentax and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the K-5 (16MP) and A200 (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The K-5 was launched 2 years after the A200 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the K-5 grades vs the A200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-5 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A200. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax K-5 Gallery & Sony A200 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-5 offers physical dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs) whilst the Sony A200 has dimensions of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") with a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax K-5 versus Sony A200 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the K-5 vs the A200.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the K-5 and A200 is 60 and 66 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by checking specifications. The image underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-5 and A200.

Plainly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Pentax K-5 to give more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The newer K-5 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.