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Canon 5D MIII vs Pentax K-1 II

Portability
55
Imaging
68
Features
74
Overall
70
Canon EOS 5D Mark III front
 
Pentax K-1 Mark II front
Portability
55
Imaging
78
Features
82
Overall
79

Canon 5D MIII vs Pentax K-1 II Key Specs

Canon 5D MIII
(Full Review)
  • 22MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 116 x 76mm
  • Introduced May 2012
  • Previous Model is Canon 5D MII
  • Replacement is Canon 5D MIV
Pentax K-1 II
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 819200
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF4 Mount
  • 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
  • Released February 2018
  • Previous Model is Pentax K-1
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Canon 5D MIII vs Pentax K-1 II Overview

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Canon 5D MIII vs Pentax K-1 II, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Canon and Pentax. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the 5D MIII (22MP) and K-1 II (36MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (Full frame).

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The 5D MIII was introduced 6 years prior to the K-1 II which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the 5D MIII grades vs the K-1 II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 5D MIII over the Pentax K-1 II

 5D MIII K-1 II 
Screen resolution1040k1037kCrisper screen (+3k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 II over the Canon 5D MIII

 K-1 II 5D MIII 
ReleasedFebruary 2018May 2012Newer by 70 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen

Common features in the Canon 5D MIII and Pentax K-1 II

 5D MIII K-1 II 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen sizing3.2"3.2"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Canon 5D MIII vs Pentax K-1 II Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Canon 5D MIII comes with exterior dimensions of 152mm x 116mm x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") and a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs) while the Pentax K-1 II has specifications of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the 5D MIII versus the K-1 II.

Canon 5D MIII vs Pentax K-1 II size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 5D MIII and K-1 II is 55 and 55 respectively.

Canon 5D MIII vs Pentax K-1 II top view buttons comparison

Canon 5D MIII vs Pentax K-1 II Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 5D MIII and K-1 II.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Pentax K-1 II to offer you more detail using its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged 5D MIII is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon 5D MIII vs Pentax K-1 II sensor size comparison

Canon 5D MIII vs Pentax K-1 II Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 5D MIII vs Pentax K-1 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 5D MIII Portrait photography info
Pentax K-1 II Portrait photography info
80
you can focus manually
MP count good (22 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
86
has manual focus
resolution is amazing (36 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 5D MIII as a Street photography camera
Pentax K-1 II as a Street photography camera
58
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
good ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (950 grams)
70
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
very good high ISO (819,200)
more heavy than average (1,010g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 5D MIII Sports photography information
Pentax K-1 II Sports photography information
71
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count good (22 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
supports phase detect AF
slow frames per second (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
77
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is amazing (36 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
low frames per second (4.4 fps)
bad battery pack (670 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 5D MIII as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K-1 II as a Travel photography camera
51
weather sealing
MP count good (22 megapixels)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (950 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
53
environment sealing
resolution is amazing (36 megapixels)
bad battery pack (670 shots)
more heavy than average (1,010g)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 5D MIII Landscape photography features
Pentax K-1 II Landscape photography features
73
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
MP count good (22MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
has dual storage slots
lack of image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
82
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF4 mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is amazing (36 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
very good high ISO (819,200)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
has double storage slots
bad battery pack (670 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 5D MIII
Vlogging with Pentax K-1 II
27
includes face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with microphone jack
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (950g)
32
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external microphone port
does not have selfie friendly display
more heavy than average (1,010g)
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Canon 5D MIII vs Pentax K-1 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5D MIII and Pentax K-1 II
 Canon EOS 5D Mark IIIPentax K-1 Mark II
General Information
Brand Name Canon Pentax
Model Canon EOS 5D Mark III Pentax K-1 Mark II
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2012-05-22 2018-02-22
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 5+ PRIME IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 22 megapixel 36 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Max resolution 5760 x 3840 7360 x 4912
Max native ISO 25600 819200
Max enhanced ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 61 33
Cross focus points 41 25
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF Pentax KAF4
Number of lenses 250 151
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3.2 inches 3.2 inches
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech Clear View II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps 4.4fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200s 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps fps), 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Built-in
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 950g (2.09 lb) 1010g (2.23 lb)
Dimensions 152 x 116 x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") 137 x 110 x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 81 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 2293 not tested
Other
Battery life 950 pictures 670 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6 D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Compact Flash Type I (UDMA compatible), SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
Storage slots Dual Dual
Retail price $2,780 $1,737