Canon 40D vs Pentax K-5 II

Below is a extensive review of the Canon 40D versus Pentax K-5 II, both Advanced DSLR cameras by brands Canon and Pentax. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the 40D (10MP) and K-5 II (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The 40D was introduced 6 years before the K-5 II and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the 40D grades vs the K-5 II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 40D and Pentax K-5 II. The whole galleries are available at Canon 40D Gallery and Pentax K-5 II Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon 40D has got exterior measurements of 146mm x 108mm x 74mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 822 grams (1.81 lbs) while the Pentax K-5 II has proportions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

Check the Canon 40D versus Pentax K-5 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the 40D compared to the K-5 II.

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

Typically, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements purely by checking out specs. The photograph here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 40D and K-5 II.

All in all, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Pentax K-5 II to produce extra detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The older 40D will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.