Canon 5D MII vs Pentax K-3
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Canon 5D MII vs Pentax K-3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 21MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 25600)
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF Mount
- 850g - 152 x 114 x 75mm
- Announced February 2009
- Succeeded the Canon 5D
- Newer Model is Canon 5D MIII
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 800g - 131 x 100 x 77mm
- Announced April 2014
- Renewed by Pentax K-3 II
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Below, we will be analyzing the Canon 5D MII versus Pentax K-3, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by brands Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the 5D MII (21MP) and the K-3 (24MP) is relatively similar but the 5D MII (Full frame) and K-3 (APS-C) use different sensor size.
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Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the 5D MII grades versus the K-3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Canon 5D MII over the Pentax K-3
| 5D MII | K-3 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax K-3 over the Canon 5D MII
| K-3 | 5D MII | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | April 2014 |  | February 2009 | More modern by 62 months |
| Screen dimension | 3.2" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
| Screen resolution | 1037k |  | 920k | Clearer screen (+117k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 5D MII and Pentax K-3
| 5D MII | K-3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Canon 5D MII vs Pentax K-3 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon 5D MII has outside measurements of 152mm x 114mm x 75mm (6.0" x 4.5" x 3.0") with a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-3 has measurements of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the 5D MII vs the K-3.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 5D MII and K-3 is 56 and 59 respectively.
Canon 5D MII vs Pentax K-3 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading a spec sheet. The image here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 5D MII and K-3.
As you can see, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 5D MII because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Pentax K-3 will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged 5D MII is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Canon 5D MII vs Pentax K-3 Specifications
| Canon EOS 5D Mark II | Pentax K-3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | Pentax |
| Model type | Canon EOS 5D Mark II | Pentax K-3 |
| Category | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
| Announced | 2009-02-13 | 2014-04-10 |
| Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Digic 4 | Prime III |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 36 x 24mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 864.0mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 21MP | 24MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Full resolution | 5616 x 3744 | 6016 x 4000 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 51200 |
| Max boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Minimum boosted ISO | 50 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 27 |
| Cross type focus points | - | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Canon EF | Pentax KAF2 |
| Available lenses | 250 | 151 |
| Crop factor | 1 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inch | 3.2 inch |
| Screen resolution | 920 thousand dots | 1,037 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen technology | TFT liquid-crystal color LCD | TFT LCD monitor |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 98% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.71x | 0.64x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 4.0 frames/s | 8.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash settings | no built-in flash | Auto, on, off, red-eye, slow sync, slow sync + red-eye, trailing curtain sync, high speed, wireless, manual |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | 1/200 secs | 1/180 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
| GPS | None | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 850 grams (1.87 lb) | 800 grams (1.76 lb) |
| Dimensions | 152 x 114 x 75mm (6.0" x 4.5" x 3.0") | 131 x 100 x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 79 | 80 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 23.7 | 23.7 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.9 | 13.4 |
| DXO Low light rating | 1815 | 1216 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 850 images | 560 images |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LP-E6 | D-LI90 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA, Microdrive | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | Single | Two |
| Launch pricing | $1,190 | $639 |
