Canon 5D MII vs Pentax K-7

On this page, we are comparing the Canon 5D MII and Pentax K-7, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the 5D MII (21MP) and K-7 (15MP) and the 5D MII (Full frame) and K-7 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizes.

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The 5D MII was released 7 months before the K-7 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the 5D MII scores vs the K-7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 5D Mark II & Pentax K-7. The complete galleries are provided at Canon 5D MII Gallery & Pentax K-7 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon 5D MII has got physical measurements of 152mm x 114mm x 75mm (6.0" x 4.5" x 3.0") having a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs) and the Pentax K-7 has specifications of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the 5D MII versus the K-7.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 5D MII and K-7 is 56 and 60 respectively.

Generally, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by reviewing specifications. The picture below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 5D MII and K-7.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 5D MII because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Canon 5D MII will offer you more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images more aggressively. The more aged 5D MII is going to be behind in sensor innovation.