Canon 5D MIII vs Pentax KP

Here is a extended review of the Canon 5D MIII vs Pentax KP, both Advanced DSLR cameras by brands Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the 5D MIII (22MP) and the KP (24MP) is relatively close but the 5D MIII (Full frame) and KP (APS-C) offer totally different sensor size.

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The 5D MIII was announced 5 years before the KP and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the 5D MIII scores against the KP in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 5D Mark III and Pentax KP. The whole galleries are provided at Canon 5D MIII Gallery and Pentax KP Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon 5D MIII provides outside measurements of 152mm x 116mm x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs) and the Pentax KP has specifications of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") having a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).

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

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the 5D MIII vs the KP.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 5D MIII and KP is 55 and 61 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through specs. The graphic here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 5D MIII and KP.

All in all, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 5D MIII with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Pentax KP will render extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older 5D MIII will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.