Canon 5D MII vs Pentax KP

Below, we are comparing the Canon 5D MII vs Pentax KP, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the 5D MII (21MP) and the KP (24MP) is fairly similar but the 5D MII (Full frame) and KP (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The 5D MII was announced 9 years earlier than the KP and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the 5D MII matches up vs the KP in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 5D Mark II and Pentax KP. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon 5D MII Gallery and Pentax KP Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Canon 5D MII offers physical 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 KP has specifications of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") and a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).

Contrast the Canon 5D MII vs Pentax KP in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the 5D MII vs the KP.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 5D MII and KP is 56 and 61 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor sizing only by going over specifications. The graphic underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 5D MII and KP.

Plainly, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 5D MII having a larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Pentax KP will deliver more detail with its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The older 5D MII is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.