Canon 1Ds MII vs Pentax X-5

Following is a comprehensive review of the Canon 1Ds MII versus Pentax X-5, former is a Pro DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the 1Ds MII (17MP) and the X-5 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the 1Ds MII (Full frame) and X-5 (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The 1Ds MII was revealed 7 years prior to the X-5 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon 1Ds MII being a Large SLR camera and the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the 1Ds MII scores against the X-5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II & Pentax X-5. The full galleries are provided at Canon 1Ds MII Gallery & Pentax X-5 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon 1Ds MII enjoys physical dimensions of 156mm x 158mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") with a weight of 1565 grams (3.45 lbs) while the Pentax X-5 has proportions of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") with a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the 1Ds MII and the X-5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1Ds MII and X-5 is 50 and 65 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing a spec sheet. The picture below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1Ds MII and X-5.

Clearly, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 1Ds MII using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Canon 1Ds MII will produce extra detail because of its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged 1Ds MII will be behind in sensor technology.