Canon 5D MII vs Pentax K-5

Lets take a deeper look at the Canon 5D MII vs Pentax K-5, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by rivals Canon and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the 5D MII (21MP) and K-5 (16MP) and the 5D MII (Full frame) and K-5 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The 5D MII was manufactured 22 months before the K-5 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the 5D MII matches up vs the K-5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 5D Mark II and Pentax K-5. The entire galleries are provided at Canon 5D MII Gallery and Pentax K-5 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon 5D MII enjoys outside dimensions of 152mm x 114mm x 75mm (6.0" x 4.5" x 3.0") along with a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs) while the Pentax K-5 has measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the 5D MII versus the K-5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 5D MII and K-5 is 56 and 60 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 5D MII and K-5.

As you can see, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 5D MII because of its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Canon 5D MII will deliver more detail due to its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged 5D MII is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.