Canon 5D MIV vs Pentax K-5

Its time to look more closely at the Canon 5D MIV and Pentax K-5, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Canon and Pentax. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the 5D MIV (30MP) and K-5 (16MP) and the 5D MIV (Full frame) and K-5 (APS-C) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The 5D MIV was revealed 5 years later than the K-5 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the 5D MIV grades vs the K-5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 5D Mark IV and Pentax K-5. The full galleries are available at Canon 5D MIV Gallery and Pentax K-5 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon 5D MIV enjoys external dimensions of 151mm x 116mm x 76mm (5.9" x 4.6" x 3.0") and a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-5 has dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).

Compare the Canon 5D MIV and Pentax K-5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the 5D MIV and the K-5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 5D MIV and K-5 is 55 and 60 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading a spec sheet. The photograph here may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 5D MIV and K-5.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 5D MIV using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon 5D MIV will offer greater detail because of its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots way more aggressively. The younger 5D MIV is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.