Pentax K-5 vs Sony A560

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Pentax K-5 vs Sony A560, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the K-5 (16MP) and the A560 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The K-5 was manufactured 4 months later than the A560 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A560 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the K-5 matches up versus the A560 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-5 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A560. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax K-5 Gallery & Sony A560 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Pentax K-5 has got exterior 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 A560 has specifications of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") having a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the K-5 versus the A560.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-5 and A560 is 60 and 64 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by going through specifications. The photograph here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the K-5 and A560.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Pentax K-5 to provide extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots more aggressively.