Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax K-5

      Pentax K-5 IIs

      Pentax K-5
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Pentax K-5 IIs and the Pentax K-5, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Pentax K-5 IIs was introduced in June 2013 and Pentax K-5 was introduced in December 2010. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Pentax K-5 IIs Highlights

      • 16.3 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
      • No Optical Low-pass Filter
      • 100 - 12,800 Native ISO
      • 11 Focus Points (11 Cross-type)
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 921k dot Fixed Screen
      • Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder
      • 7.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • 25 min Video Recording Limit
      • Built-in Flash
      • Wheather Sealed Body

      Pentax K-5 Highlights

      • 16.3 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
      • 80 - 12,800 Native ISO
      • 11 Focus Points (11 Cross-type)
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 921k dot Fixed Screen
      • Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder
      • 7.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • 25 min Video Recording Limit
      • Built-in Flash
      • Wheather Sealed Body
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Pentax K-5 IIs
      4. Advantage of Pentax K-5
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen and Viewfinder
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Pentax K-5 IIs and Pentax K-5.

      PROS

      Pentax K-5 IIs

      Pentax K-5

      •   Cheap
      •   Video Capture
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Pentax K-5 IIs

      Pentax K-5

      •   11 Focus Points
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Pentax K-5 IIs

      Pentax K-5

      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.3 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 7.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec
      •   DxO Overall Score - 82
      •   Weight - 760 g (1.68 lb / 26.81 oz)
      •   Battery Life - 980 shots
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.3 Megapixel
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 7.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec
      •   DxO Overall Score - 82
      •   Weight - 740 g (1.63 lb / 26.10 oz)
      •   Battery Life - 980 shots

      Advantage of Pentax K-5 IIs

      Pentax K-5 IIs
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Pentax K-5 IIs over Pentax K-5.

      Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax K-5
      Higher Boosted ISO 51,200 vs 25,600
      Higher DxO Low Light ISO 1208 vs 1162
      Higher DxO Color Depth 23.9 vs 23.7

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Pentax K-5 IIs.

      Pentax K-5 II
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      APS-C

      16.3 MP

      Canon Rebel SL1
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      APS-C

      18.0 MP

      Panasonic GH6
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      Micro Four Thirds

      25.2 MP

      Canon 70D
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Nikon Z30
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      APS-C

      20.9 MP

      Pentax K-50
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      APS-C

      16.3 MP

      Canon Rebel
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      APS-C

      6 MP

      Fujifilm X-E3
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      APS-C

      24.3 MP

      Sony a9 II
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Sony a6300
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon 5DS
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Sony a6600
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Advantage of Pentax K-5

      Pentax K-5
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Pentax K-5 over Pentax K-5 IIs.

      Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax K-5
      Lower Native ISO 100 vs 80
      Built-in Microphone Mono vs Stereo
      Lighter 760 g (1.68 lb / 26.81 oz) vs 740 g (1.63 lb / 26.10 oz)

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Pentax K-5.

      Pentax K-7
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      APS-C

      15 MP

      Pentax K-5 II
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      APS-C

      16.3 MP

      Pentax KP
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      APS-C

      24.32 MP

      Canon Rebel SL3
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Nikon D60
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      APS-C

      10.2 MP

      Panasonic G9
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      Micro Four Thirds

      20.33 MP

      Sony SLT-A55
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      APS-C

      16.2 MP

      Sony SLT-A37
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      APS-C

      16.1 MP

      Sony a6100
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon 5DS
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Sony a6300
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Sony a7 III
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Pentax K-5 IIs Pentax K-5
        Video Capture
        Face Detection
        Live View Autofocus
        Image StabilizationSensor ShiftSensor Shift
        High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/8000 sec
        Built-in Flash
        HDMI Output Mini
        Environmental Sealing
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Pentax K-5 IIs Pentax K-5
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        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
        Low Video Recording Limit25 min25 min
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Pentax K-5 IIs and Pentax K-5 have 3.0" Fixed screens with 921k dot resolution.


      Viewfinder

      Cameras have built-in Optical (pentaprism) viewfinders. They both have 100% coverage and 0.92x (0.61x 35mm equivalent) magnification.

      Sensor

      Pentax K-5 IIs features a 16.3 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with dimensions of 23.7 x 15.7 mm and a total area of 372.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 12,800 and expands to 80 - 51,200 in boosted mode. Pentax K-5 features a 16.3 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with dimensions of 23.7 x 15.7 mm and a total area of 246.5 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 12,800 and expands to 80 - 25,600 in boosted mode.


      Here is a sensor size comparison chart where you can see how different sensors compare with each other:

      Sensor size chart
      Sensor Dimensions Area Aspect Ratio Crop Factor
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      Image cannot be displayedAPS-C23.6 x 15.6 mm368.2 mm23:21.5x
      Image cannot be displayedAPS-C (Canon)22.3 x 14.9 mm332.3 mm23:21.6x
      Image cannot be displayedMicro Four Thirds17.4 x 13 mm226.2 mm24:32x
      Image cannot be displayed1-inch13.2 x 8.8 mm116.2 mm23:22.7x
      Image cannot be displayed1/1.7-inch7.44 x 5.58 mm41.5 mm24:34.7x
      Image cannot be displayed1/2.3-inch6.17 x 4.55 mm28.1 mm24:35.6x

      Photography Features

      Cameras are equipped with PRIME II processor and can take pictures up to 4928 x 3264 resolution. They can also take pictures with lower resolutions like 3936 x 2624, 3072 x 2048, 1728 x 1152 with 3:2 aspect ratios.


      Lens Mount

      Cameras have Pentax KAF2 lens mount. Due to their APS-C sensor their crop factor (also called lens multiplier) is equal to 1.5x. This means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length times 1.5.


      No Low-Pass Filter on Pentax K-5 IIs

      There is no optical low-pass filter (OLPF), also known as an anti-aliasing filter, in front of the sensor on Pentax K-5 IIs. This results in a slightly sharper image but may also introduce moiré patterns and aliasing artifacts when photographing subjects with fine, repetitive patterns or details.


      In-Body Image Stabilization

      The cameras have a built-in Sensor Shift in-body image stabilization (IBIS). This means that you are still getting vibration reduction when cameras are paired with non-image stabilizied lenses. It also works with lenses with optical image stabilization and in combination can achieve even better compensation.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. Pentax K-5 IIs has a Mini HDMI and Pentax K-5 has an HDMI connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Pentax K-5 IIs and Pentax K-5 come with D-LI90 battery pack with battery life of 980 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Cameras have a single SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/8000 sec on Pentax K-5 IIs, and up to 1/8000 sec on Pentax K-5. Cameras can shoot continuously up to 7.0 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 13.00 m at ISO 100.. They also accept external flash which can be connected via Hot Shoe or Wireless connection. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/180 sec on both cameras.

      Physical Parameters

      Pentax K-5 IIs and Pentax K-5 bodies have the same dimensions of 131 x 97 x 73 mm (5.16 x 3.82 x 2.87"). Pentax K-5 IIs weighs 760 g (1.68 lb / 26.81 oz) and Pentax K-5 weighs 740 g (1.63 lb / 26.10 oz).

      Pentax K-5 IIs

      Pentax K-5

      131 mm

      97 mm

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      73 mm

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      Size comparisons of Pentax K-5 IIs and Pentax K-5

      Pentax K-5 IIs and Pentax K-5 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Pentax K-5 IIs

      Pentax K-5

      GOOD
      81
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      GOOD
      81
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Pentax K-5 IIs

      Pentax K-5

      GOOD
      73
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   9 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 7.0 fps
      •   Battery Life - 980 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      73
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   9 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 7.0 fps
      •   Battery Life - 980 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Pentax K-5 IIs

      Pentax K-5

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   9 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 7.0 fps
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Battery Life - 980 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      69
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   9 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 7.0 fps
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Battery Life - 980 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Pentax K-5 IIs

      Pentax K-5

      GOOD
      81
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   9 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      81
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   9 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Pentax K-5 IIs

      Pentax K-5

      GOOD
      82
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   9 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 760 g (1.68 lb / 26.81 oz)
      GOOD
      82
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   9 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 740 g (1.63 lb / 26.10 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Pentax K-5 IIs

      Pentax K-5

      GOOD
      81
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 760 g (1.68 lb / 26.81 oz)
      •   Battery Life - 980 shots
      GOOD
      81
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 740 g (1.63 lb / 26.10 oz)
      •   Battery Life - 980 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Pentax K-5 IIs and Pentax K-5 and give both of them the score of 72 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Pentax K-5 IIs

      Pentax K-5

      OVERALL
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      OVERALL
      72

      Sensor

      Pentax K-5 IIs

      Pentax K-5

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.3 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   DxO Overall Score - 82
      AVERAGE
      69
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.3 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   DxO Overall Score - 82

      Photo

      Pentax K-5 IIs

      Pentax K-5

      GOOD
      78
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 7.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec
      GOOD
      78
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 7.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec

      Video

      Pentax K-5 IIs

      Pentax K-5

      POOR
      45
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      POOR
      45
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit

      Focusing

      Pentax K-5 IIs

      Pentax K-5

      GOOD
      80
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   9 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      GOOD
      80
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   9 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Pentax K-5 IIs

      Pentax K-5

      GOOD
      73
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      GOOD
      73
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot

      Connectivity

      Pentax K-5 IIs

      Pentax K-5

      GOOD
      75
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      GOOD
      78
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Pentax K-5 IIs

      Pentax K-5

      GOOD
      70
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 760 g (1.68 lb / 26.81 oz)
      •   Battery Life - 980 shots
      GOOD
      70
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 740 g (1.63 lb / 26.10 oz)
      •   Battery Life - 980 shots


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