Pentax K-5 vs Sony A290

Let's look more in depth at the Pentax K-5 versus Sony A290, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the K-5 (16MP) and the A290 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The K-5 was manufactured 7 months after the A290 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A290 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the K-5 grades versus the A290 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-5 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A290. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax K-5 Gallery and Sony A290 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-5 offers physical measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs) and the Sony A290 has proportions of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") with a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the K-5 compared to the A290.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-5 and A290 is 60 and 66 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by looking through specifications. The image below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the K-5 and A290.

To sum up, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Pentax K-5 to result in greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger K-5 provides an advantage in sensor tech.