As well as being compared against other entry-level DSLRs, the Pentax K-5 IIs is also often compared to pro DSLRs and mirrorless. The Pentax K-5 IIs's top rivals come from Pentax (such as the K-5 and the K-3) and Sony (such as the A7)
Generally, some of the advantages of the Pentax K-5 IIs compared to other entry-level DSLR competitors include: it records higher quality movies (1080p @ 25fps vs 720p @ 25fps), has a significantly higher resolution screen (921k dots vs 230k dots), has better image stabilization (sensor shift vs none), shoots faster continuously (7 fps vs 6 fps) and has an external mic jack.
However, on average it takes much lower resolution photos (16.1 MP vs 24.1 MP), doesn't record movies in 24p, has slightly fewer focus points (11 vs 27), has fewer storage slots (1 vs 2) and is significantly more expensive ($1,016.29 vs $601.90).
Generally, some of the advantages of the Pentax K-5 IIs compared to pro DSLR competitors include: it records higher quality movies (1080p @ 25fps vs none), has a slightly larger screen (3" vs 2.5"), has image stabilization (sensor shift vs none), lets you preview your photos on the screen and shoots faster continuously (7 fps vs 5.5 fps).
However, on average it slightly smaller viewfinder (0.61x vs 0.70x), doesn't record movies in 24p, slightly fewer lenses available (113 lenses vs 220 lenses), has a slightly shorter battery life (980 shots vs 1400 shots) and has significantly fewer focus points (11 vs 39).
Generally, some of the advantages of the Pentax K-5 IIs compared to mirrorless interchangeable-lens competitors include: it records higher quality movies (1080p @ 25fps vs none), has a much larger screen (3" vs 2.5"), has a slightly higher resolution screen (921k dots vs 230k dots), has higher quality type of viewfinder (pentaprism vs digital) and has image stabilization (sensor shift vs none).
However, on average it slightly smaller viewfinder (0.61x vs 0.71x), doesn't record movies in 24p, doesn't have a screen which flips out, has slightly fewer focus points (11 vs 117) and is slightly larger (prosumer size (131×97×73 mm) vs mid size (139×80×37 mm)).