Canon 5D MII vs Pentax K-5 IIs

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon 5D MII versus Pentax K-5 IIs, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Canon and Pentax. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the 5D MII (21MP) and K-5 IIs (16MP) and the 5D MII (Full frame) and K-5 IIs (APS-C) offer different sensor sizing.

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The 5D MII was brought out 5 years before the K-5 IIs which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the 5D MII scores versus the K-5 IIs in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 5D Mark II & Pentax K-5 IIs. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon 5D MII Gallery & Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon 5D MII has physical measurements of 152mm x 114mm x 75mm (6.0" x 4.5" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs) and the Pentax K-5 IIs has dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 5D MII versus Pentax K-5 IIs in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the 5D MII versus the K-5 IIs.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the 5D MII and K-5 IIs is 56 and 60 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking specifications. The image underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 5D MII and K-5 IIs.

To sum up, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 5D MII featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon 5D MII will resolve greater detail having its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged 5D MII is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.