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Canon 5D MIV vs Pentax K-3

Portability
55
Imaging
76
Features
85
Overall
79
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV front
 
Pentax K-3 front
Portability
59
Imaging
65
Features
85
Overall
73

Canon 5D MIV vs Pentax K-3 Key Specs

Canon 5D MIV
(Full Review)
  • 30MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 890g - 151 x 116 x 76mm
  • Announced August 2016
  • Previous Model is Canon 5D MIII
Pentax K-3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 131 x 100 x 77mm
  • Revealed April 2014
  • Successor is Pentax K-3 II
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Canon 5D MIV vs Pentax K-3 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Canon 5D MIV versus Pentax K-3, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the 5D MIV (30MP) and K-3 (24MP) and the 5D MIV (Full frame) and K-3 (APS-C) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The 5D MIV was announced 2 years later than the K-3 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the 5D MIV matches up versus the K-3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 5D MIV over the Pentax K-3

 5D MIV K-3 
RevealedAugust 2016April 2014Fresher by 29 months
Display resolution1620k1037kSharper display (+583k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-3 over the Canon 5D MIV

 K-3 5D MIV 

Common features in the Canon 5D MIV and Pentax K-3

 5D MIV K-3 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3.2"3.2"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Canon 5D MIV vs Pentax K-3 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon 5D MIV enjoys outer measurements of 151mm x 116mm x 76mm (5.9" x 4.6" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-3 has measurements of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Look at the Canon 5D MIV versus Pentax K-3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the 5D MIV vs the K-3.

Canon 5D MIV vs Pentax K-3 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 5D MIV and K-3 is 55 and 59 respectively.

Canon 5D MIV vs Pentax K-3 top view buttons comparison

Canon 5D MIV vs Pentax K-3 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading a spec sheet. The photograph here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 5D MIV and K-3.

Clearly, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 5D MIV having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon 5D MIV will offer extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern 5D MIV should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon 5D MIV vs Pentax K-3 sensor size comparison

Canon 5D MIV vs Pentax K-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 5D MIV vs Pentax K-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Portrait photography highlights
Pentax K-3 Portrait photography highlights
85
you can focus manually
megapixel count high (30MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW files
79
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 5D MIV as a Street photography camera
Pentax K-3 as a Street photography camera
65
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
includes focus by touch
environment proofing
above average high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
69
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
above average ISO range (51,200)
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 5D MIV
Sports photography with Pentax K-3
80
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
megapixel count high (30 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
supports phase detect AF
bad battery (560 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Travel photography features
Pentax K-3 Travel photography features
67
environment proofing
includes focus by touch
megapixel count high (30 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
60
weather proofing
megapixel count good (24MP)
built-in flash
bad battery (560 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Landscape photography features
Pentax K-3 Landscape photography features
80
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon EF mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
megapixel count high (30 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
two card slots
does not have image stabilization
77
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
above average ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
two card slots
bad battery (560 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Vlogging factors
Pentax K-3 Vlogging factors
31
has touchscreen
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone socket
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external mic socket
display isn't selfie friendly
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Canon 5D MIV vs Pentax K-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5D MIV and Pentax K-3
 Canon EOS 5D Mark IVPentax K-3
General Information
Brand Name Canon Pentax
Model Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Pentax K-3
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2016-08-25 2014-04-10
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 6+ Prime III
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 30MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 6720 x 4480 6016 x 4000
Highest native ISO 25600 51200
Highest boosted ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 61 27
Cross focus points 41 25
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF Pentax KAF2
Number of lenses 250 151
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.2 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of display 1,620 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.64x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, on, off, red-eye, slow sync, slow sync + red-eye, trailing curtain sync, high speed, wireless, manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 (29.97p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (59.94p, 29.97p, 24p, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (119.9p) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Built-in Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 890 grams (1.96 pounds) 800 grams (1.76 pounds)
Dimensions 151 x 116 x 76mm (5.9" x 4.6" x 3.0") 131 x 100 x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 91 80
DXO Color Depth score 24.8 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score 13.6 13.4
DXO Low light score 2995 1216
Other
Battery life 900 shots 560 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6 D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage type CompactFlash + SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I enabled) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Dual Dual
Cost at launch $3,299 $639