Pentax
K-5
Legendary weather-sealed APS-C DSLR with 16MP sensor and exceptional build quality.
$1,099
Launch priceReleased Sep 2010
Sony
Alpha 7R VI
66.8MP stacked full-frame high-resolution body with 30fps bursts, 8K 30p, 4K 120p, and Sony's AI processing unit.
$4,499
Launch priceReleased Jun 2026
Alpha 7R VI is 15.8 years newer.
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Wins
K-5
Wins
Alpha 7R VI
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BAlpha 7R VI has higher AF points / zones (759 vs 101)
- BAlpha 7R VI has higher Resolution (66.8 MP vs 16.3 MP)
- BAlpha 7R VI has higher Max video bit rate (600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
- BAlpha 7R VI has higher EVF resolution (9,437,184 vs 2,360,000)
- BAlpha 7R VI has higher RAW buffer depth (150 frames vs 60 frames)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareK-5
131 × 97 × 73 mm
750 g (1.65 lb / 26.46 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Alpha 7R VI
133 × 97 × 83 mm
713 g (1.57 lb / 25.15 oz)
K-5 is 2mm narrower and 10mm thinner than Alpha 7R VI.
K-5 is 37 g heavier than Alpha 7R VI.
Depth (front-to-back): 73mm K-5 · 83mm Alpha 7R VI
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
K-5
131 × 97 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Alpha 7R VI
133 × 97 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
K-5
131 × 73 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Alpha 7R VI
133 × 83 mm
Sensor size, to scale
K-5
23.7 × 15.7 mm · APS-C
372 mm² area
Alpha 7R VI
35.9 × 24 mm · Full Frame
862 mm² area
2.3× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
K-5
Pentax K
70+
native lenses available
Alpha 7R VI
✓ more lensesSony E
350+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
K-5
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 131, 97, 73
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
AA filter
Only K-5 supports it
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only K-5 supports it
Weather sealing
Only K-5 supports it
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 600 shots — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Alpha 7R VI
AF low-light limit
-6 EV vs -3 EV — lower is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 132.7, 96.9, 82.9
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type A, SDXC UHS-II
AF points / zones
759 vs 101 — higher is better
Resolution
66.8 MP vs 16.3 MP — higher is better
Max video bit rate
600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
EVF resolution
9,437,184 vs 2,360,000 — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
150 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓In-body stabilization (IBIS) — Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)
- ✓Card slots — Both 2
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
K-5
Pros
- ✓Legendary build
- ✓Weather sealed
- ✓Excellent JPEG engine
- ✓Compact pro DSLR
Cons
- –16MP very dated
- –Slow AF
- –DSLR niche
Alpha 7R VI
Pros
- ✓66.8MP stacked full-frame sensor
- ✓30fps blackout-free electronic burst
- ✓8K 30p and 4K 120p video
- ✓5-axis sensor-shift stabilization
- ✓9.44M-dot HDR OLED EVF
Cons
- –Very expensive
- –Large files demand fast cards and storage
- –8K workflow can be heavy
Decided which one is right for you?
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Pentax K-5
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, K-5 or Alpha 7R VI?
Alpha 7R VI scores 7.5/10 versus 3.5/10 for K-5 — 66.8MP — massive detail for large prints.
What's the resolution difference between the K-5 and Alpha 7R VI?
K-5 is 16.3 MP and Alpha 7R VI is 66.8 MP, so the Alpha 7R VI captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the K-5 and Alpha 7R VI have in-body image stabilization?
K-5 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization, while Alpha 7R VI has in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the K-5 or the Alpha 7R VI?
K-5 reaches 15 fps electronic. Alpha 7R VI reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the K-5 and Alpha 7R VI?
K-5 weighs 750 g and Alpha 7R VI weighs 713 g, so the Alpha 7R VI is 37 g lighter.
Do the K-5 and Alpha 7R VI record 4K video?
K-5: 4K up to 60p. Alpha 7R VI: 8K (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the K-5 and Alpha 7R VI weather sealed?
K-5: Yes. Alpha 7R VI: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the K-5 and 600 shots for the Alpha 7R VI, giving the K-5 the edge.
How much does each cost?
K-5 launched at $1,099 and Alpha 7R VI at $4,499. The K-5 is $3,400 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Pentax and Sony press materials.