Pentax K-5 vs Sony A65

Following is a in depth overview of the Pentax K-5 vs Sony A65, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Pentax and Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the K-5 (16MP) and A65 (24MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The K-5 was introduced 11 months earlier than the A65 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the K-5 scores versus the A65 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-5 and Sony SLT-A65. The whole galleries are available at Pentax K-5 Gallery and Sony A65 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-5 comes with external measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs) whilst the Sony A65 has measurements of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the K-5 and the A65.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the K-5 and A65 is 60 and 64 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the K-5 and A65.

As you can see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony A65 to result in extra detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged K-5 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.