Pentax K-5 IIs

The K-5 II gets an enhanced autofocus system, plus a sibling without an antialiasing filter. And they're accompanied by a couple of new lenses.

The Pentax K-5 IIs DSLR camera features a faster auto-focus system, better LCD screen and a lower price-tag than the original K-5 model, and dispenses with the anti-aliasing filter of the slightly cheaper K-5 II model that was introduced at the same time. Read our Pentax K-5 IIs review to discover if this new DSLR can compete with the competition from Nikon, Canon and Sony.

Pentax K-5 IIs review, find out how the K-5 IIs stacks up against the competition in our real-world review with in-depth image quality comparisons.

The popular APS-C camera gets an upgrade

A minor update to the popular Pentax K-5 with a new sensor and autofocusing system plus an improved monitor screen.

The K-5 is one of the best DSLRs with an APS-C-sized sensor we have tested, so expectations are high for its K-5 II successor. Read the Pentax K-5 II review

Last September Pentax replaced the K-5 with not just one but two new digital SLRs, one without an optical low pass filter (OLPF). Looking little changed from the Pentax K-5 and K-7 before that, the Pentax K-5 II retains a very photographer-friendly design, with a good set of controls at the ready despite a surprisingly compact form factor. Internally, the K-5 II gets only a few updates, including a new air-gapless LCD and an improved autofocus system; the latter of which Pentax claims to offer a noticeable improvement in AF speed overall, and greater sensitivity in low light.

The Pentax K-5 was a big hit when it was released back in 2010, as it was a follow-up to the popular K-7 with many improvements in overall image quality and hi-ISO as well. Pentax saw fit to improve upon the K-5 and have brought about the new K-5 II; however they didn't just stop there, they have also delivered the K-5 IIs (S for Sharpness?) which lacks an Optical Low Pass Filter (aka: Anti-Aliasing Filter) for preserving critical sharpness and overall image detail right in the camera. I have spent time with both cameras simultaneously and have prepared my thoughts and findings for you all. Head on past the break for the full review.

Pentax K-5 IIs is a 16.0MP Advanced DSLR camera with a APS-C sized CMOS sensor and Pentax KAF2 mount. Read our K-5 IIs review to find its pros and cons.

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