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Canon 40D vs Pentax KP

Portability
57
Imaging
49
Features
50
Overall
49
Canon EOS 40D front
 
Pentax KP front
Portability
61
Imaging
67
Features
76
Overall
70

Canon 40D vs Pentax KP Key Specs

Canon 40D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 822g - 146 x 108 x 74mm
  • Launched October 2007
  • Replaced the Canon 30D
  • New Model is Canon 50D
Pentax KP
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 819200
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 703g - 132 x 101 x 76mm
  • Launched January 2017
Photography Glossary

Canon 40D vs Pentax KP Overview

Here is a extensive overview of the Canon 40D versus Pentax KP, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the 40D (10MP) and KP (24MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The 40D was brought out 10 years prior to the KP and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the 40D matches up against the KP in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 40D over the Pentax KP

 40D KP 

Reasons to pick Pentax KP over the Canon 40D

 KP 40D 
LaunchedJanuary 2017October 2007Fresher by 112 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon 40D and Pentax KP

 40D KP 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Canon 40D vs Pentax KP Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon 40D comes with outer dimensions 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 KP has proportions of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") along with a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).

Check the Canon 40D versus Pentax KP in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the 40D compared to the KP.

Canon 40D vs Pentax KP size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 40D and KP is 57 and 61 respectively.

Canon 40D vs Pentax KP top view buttons comparison

Canon 40D vs Pentax KP Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at specs. The photograph here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 40D and KP.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Pentax KP to give extra detail having its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics more aggressively. The older 40D is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Canon 40D vs Pentax KP sensor size comparison

Canon 40D vs Pentax KP Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 40D vs Pentax KP Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 40D as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax KP as a Portrait photography camera
59
focusing manually
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (10MP)
80
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 40D Street photography highlights
Pentax KP Street photography highlights
56
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
76
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
great high ISO (819,200)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 40D
Sports photography with Pentax KP
53
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
environment proofing
supports phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (800 per charge)
72
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/24,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
terrible battery pack (390 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 40D Travel photography features
Pentax KP Travel photography features
48
environment proofing
flash built-in
not so great battery pack (800 per charge)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
61
environment proofing
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
terrible battery pack (390 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 40D Landscape photography advice
Pentax KP Landscape photography advice
58
focusing manually
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
not so great battery pack (800 CIPA)
77
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great high ISO (819,200)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
terrible battery pack (390 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 40D Vlogging advice
Pentax KP Vlogging advice
9
no video recording
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external mic support
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Canon 40D vs Pentax KP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 40D and Pentax KP
 Canon EOS 40DPentax KP
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Pentax
Model type Canon EOS 40D Pentax KP
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2007-10-24 2017-01-26
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - PRIME IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.2 x 14.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 328.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Max resolution 3888 x 2592 6016 x 4000
Max native ISO 1600 819200
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 27
Cross type focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF2
Amount of lenses 326 151
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.63x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/6000 secs
Max silent shutter speed - 1/24000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 6.5fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (ISO 100) 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual, wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 822g (1.81 lbs) 703g (1.55 lbs)
Physical dimensions 146 x 108 x 74mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.9") 132 x 101 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 64 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 703 not tested
Other
Battery life 800 shots 390 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Card slots One One
Cost at release $1,099 $747