Pentax K-5 vs Pentax K-5 II comparison
Head-to-head camera performance analysis
Pentax K-5
64
90 out of 140
Pentax K-5 wins
Pentax K-5 II
62
87 out of 140
Quick Spec Comparison
| Specification | Pentax K-5 | Pentax K-5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Size | APS-C (23.7 x 15.7 mm) | APS-C (23.7 x 15.7 mm) |
| ISO Range | 80 - 12800 | 100 - 12800 |
| Storage Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Weather Sealing | Yes | Yes |
| Lens Mount | Pentax KAF2 | Pentax KAF2 |
Pentax K-5 vs Pentax K-5 II
Image Quality (DXO Overall)
Pentax K-5: 8/10Pentax K-5 II: 8/10
8
8
8282
Resolution
Pentax K-5: 5/10Pentax K-5 II: 5/10
5
5
1616
Low Light Performance
Pentax K-5: 3/10Pentax K-5 II: 3/10
3
3
ISO 1162ISO 1235
Max ISO Score
Pentax K-5: 6/10Pentax K-5 II: 6/10
6
6
ISO 12800ISO 12800
Dynamic Range
Pentax K-5: 10/10Pentax K-5 II: 10/10
10
10
14.1 EV14.1 EV
Autofocus System
Pentax K-5: 6/10Pentax K-5 II: 6/10
6
6
11 points11 points
Video Capabilities
Pentax K-5: 7/10Pentax K-5 II: 7/10
7
7
1920 x 10801920 x 1080
Burst Speed
Pentax K-5: 5/10Pentax K-5 II: 5/10
5
5
77
Battery Life
Pentax K-5: 8/10Pentax K-5 II: 8/10
8
8
980980
Viewfinder Quality
Pentax K-5: 5/10Pentax K-5 II: 5/10
5
5
no electronic viewfinderno electronic viewfinder
Portability
Pentax K-5: 9/10Pentax K-5 II: 9/10
9
9
740760
Lens Ecosystem
Pentax K-5: 6/10Pentax K-5 II: 6/10
6
6
163 lenses163 lenses
Value for Money
Pentax K-5: 10/10Pentax K-5 II: 7/10
10
7
$238$2004.49
Pentax K-5 leads by 3 points
Durability
Pentax K-5: 2/10Pentax K-5 II: 2/10
2
2
22
Comparison Summary
Equal performance
Tied Categories
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