Canon 5D MIV vs Pentax K-5
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Canon 5D MIV vs Pentax K-5 Key Specs
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- 30MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Canon EF Mount
- 890g - 151 x 116 x 76mm
- Revealed August 2016
- Replaced the Canon 5D MIII
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- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 740g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
- Announced December 2010
- Earlier Model is Pentax K-7
- Replacement is Pentax K-5 IIs
Canon 5D MIV vs Pentax K-5 Overview
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.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Canon 5D MIV vs Pentax K-5 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Canon 5D MIV over the Pentax K-5
5D MIV | K-5 | |||
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Announced | August 2016 | December 2010 | More recent by 70 months | |
Screen size | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 1620k | 921k | Sharper screen (+699k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 over the Canon 5D MIV
K-5 | 5D MIV |
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Common features in the Canon 5D MIV and Pentax K-5
5D MIV | K-5 | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Canon 5D MIV vs Pentax K-5 Physical Comparison
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.
Canon 5D MIV vs Pentax K-5 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Canon 5D MIV vs Pentax K-5 Specifications
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | Pentax K-5 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Pentax |
Model type | Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | Pentax K-5 |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2016-08-25 | 2010-12-18 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 6+ | Prime II |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 36 x 24mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 864.0mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 30 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 6720 x 4480 | 4928 x 3264 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Max boosted ISO | 102400 | 51200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 61 | 11 |
Cross type focus points | 41 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Canon EF | Pentax KAF2 |
Number of lenses | 250 | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3.2 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 1,620 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.71x | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 7.0 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/200 seconds | 1/180 seconds |
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 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 424 (25, 30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Built-in | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 890 gr (1.96 lb) | 740 gr (1.63 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 151 x 116 x 76mm (5.9" x 4.6" x 3.0") | 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 91 | 82 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 24.8 | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.6 | 14.1 |
DXO Low light rating | 2995 | 1162 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 900 photos | 980 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LP-E6 | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | CompactFlash + SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I enabled) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Two | 1 |
Price at launch | $3,299 | $800 |