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Canon 40D vs Pentax K-5

Portability
57
Imaging
49
Features
50
Overall
49
Canon EOS 40D front
 
Pentax K-5 front
Portability
60
Imaging
56
Features
82
Overall
66

Canon 40D vs Pentax K-5 Key Specs

Canon 40D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 822g - 146 x 108 x 74mm
  • Introduced October 2007
  • Replaced the Canon 30D
  • Renewed by Canon 50D
Pentax K-5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 740g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Revealed December 2010
  • Succeeded the Pentax K-7
  • New Model is Pentax K-5 IIs
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Canon 40D vs Pentax K-5 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Canon 40D versus Pentax K-5, both Advanced DSLR cameras by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the 40D (10MP) and K-5 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The 40D was introduced 4 years before the K-5 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the 40D scores vs the K-5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 40D over the Pentax K-5

 40D K-5 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 over the Canon 40D

 K-5 40D 
RevealedDecember 2010October 2007Newer by 38 months
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon 40D and Pentax K-5

 40D K-5 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Canon 40D vs Pentax K-5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon 40D offers outside dimensions of 146mm x 108mm x 74mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.9") having a weight of 822 grams (1.81 lbs) and the Pentax K-5 has dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the 40D against the K-5.

Canon 40D vs Pentax K-5 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 40D and K-5 is 57 and 60 respectively.

Canon 40D vs Pentax K-5 top view buttons comparison

Canon 40D vs Pentax K-5 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions simply by going through technical specs. The image underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 40D and K-5.

As you can tell, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Pentax K-5 to produce greater detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 40D will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon 40D vs Pentax K-5 sensor size comparison

Canon 40D vs Pentax K-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 40D vs Pentax K-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 40D Portrait photography advice
Pentax K-5 Portrait photography advice
59
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
73
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 40D Street photography info
Pentax K-5 Street photography info
56
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proof
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Canon 40D as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K-5 as a Sports photography camera
53
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
environment proof
comes with phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
low battery power (800 per charge)
78
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
supports phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon 40D Travel photography details
Pentax K-5 Travel photography details
48
environment proof
flash built-in
low battery power (800 shots)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
65
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 40D as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K-5 as a Landscape photography camera
58
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
low battery power (800 shots)
78
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 40D
Vlogging with Pentax K-5
9
no video shooting
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external mic socket
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Canon 40D vs Pentax K-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 40D and Pentax K-5
 Canon EOS 40DPentax K-5
General Information
Brand Canon Pentax
Model Canon EOS 40D Pentax K-5
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2007-10-24 2010-12-18
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - Prime II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.2 x 14.8mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 328.6mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest resolution 3888 x 2592 4928 x 3264
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Highest boosted ISO 3200 51200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 11
Cross focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF2
Number of lenses 326 151
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.61x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 6.5 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (ISO 100) 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 424 (25, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 822 grams (1.81 pounds) 740 grams (1.63 pounds)
Physical dimensions 146 x 108 x 74mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.9") 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 64 82
DXO Color Depth score 22.1 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score 11.3 14.1
DXO Low light score 703 1162
Other
Battery life 800 shots 980 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $1,099 $800