Pentax K-5 vs Sony A700

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-5 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A700. The whole galleries are available at Pentax K-5 Gallery and Sony A700 Gallery.

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).

Analyze the Pentax K-5 versus Sony A700 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.