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Pentax K-5 vs Sony A700

Portability
60
Imaging
56
Features
82
Overall
66
Pentax K-5 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 front
Portability
58
Imaging
51
Features
58
Overall
53

Pentax K-5 vs Sony A700 Key Specs

Pentax K-5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 740g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Launched December 2010
  • Replaced the Pentax K-7
  • Renewed by Pentax K-5 IIs
Sony A700
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 768g - 142 x 105 x 80mm
  • Launched December 2007
  • Previous Model is Konica Minolta 7D
  • Later Model is Sony A77
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Pentax K-5 vs Sony A700 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Pentax K-5 versus Sony A700, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Pentax and Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the K-5 (16MP) and A700 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The K-5 was announced 3 years after the A700 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the K-5 scores against the A700 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 over the Sony A700

 K-5 A700 
LaunchedDecember 2010December 2007Newer by 37 months
Screen resolution921k920kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A700 over the Pentax K-5

 A700 K-5 

Common features in the Pentax K-5 and Sony A700

 K-5 A700 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Pentax K-5 vs Sony A700 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-5 provides exterior dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs) while the Sony A700 has proportions of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") and a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the K-5 and the A700.

Pentax K-5 vs Sony A700 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the K-5 and A700 is 60 and 58 respectively.

Pentax K-5 vs Sony A700 top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-5 vs Sony A700 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specifications. The picture underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-5 and A700.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Pentax K-5 to resolve extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern K-5 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Pentax K-5 vs Sony A700 sensor size comparison

Pentax K-5 vs Sony A700 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K-5 vs Sony A700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K-5 Portrait photography details
Sony A700 Portrait photography details
73
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
54
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Pentax K-5 Street photography information
Sony A700 Street photography information
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
screen is fixed
64
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K-5 Sports photography features
Sony A700 Sports photography features
78
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
has phase detect auto focus
56
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
environment sealing
supports phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
max frames per second very slow (5.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K-5 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A700 as a Travel photography camera
65
weather sealing
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is not selfie friendly
49
environment sealing
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K-5 Landscape photography details
Sony A700 Landscape photography details
78
manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
62
manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
has dual storage slots
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax K-5
Vlogging with Sony A700
33
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external microphone jack
display is not selfie friendly
9
no video
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Pentax K-5 vs Sony A700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-5 and Sony A700
 Pentax K-5Sony Alpha DSLR-A700
General Information
Brand Pentax Sony
Model Pentax K-5 Sony Alpha DSLR-A700
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2010-12-18 2007-12-19
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Prime II -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 372.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4928 x 3264 4272 x 2848
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 11 11
Cross focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Pentax KAF2 Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 151 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 921k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.61x 0.6x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 7.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 13.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, rear curtain, Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 424 (25, 30 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 740 gr (1.63 lbs) 768 gr (1.69 lbs)
Physical dimensions 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") 142 x 105 x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 82 66
DXO Color Depth score 23.7 22.3
DXO Dynamic range score 14.1 11.9
DXO Low light score 1162 581
Other
Battery life 980 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI90 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo
Storage slots Single Dual
Pricing at launch $800 $1,000