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Canon 5D MIV vs Pentax K-S1

Portability
55
Imaging
76
Features
85
Overall
79
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV front
 
Pentax K-S1 front
Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
70
Overall
65

Canon 5D MIV vs Pentax K-S1 Key Specs

Canon 5D MIV
(Full Review)
  • 30MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 890g - 151 x 116 x 76mm
  • Announced August 2016
  • Old Model is Canon 5D MIII
Pentax K-S1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 558g - 121 x 93 x 70mm
  • Announced August 2014
  • Replacement is Pentax K-S2
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Canon 5D MIV vs Pentax K-S1 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Canon 5D MIV versus Pentax K-S1, both Advanced DSLR cameras by companies Canon and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the 5D MIV (30MP) and K-S1 (20MP) and the 5D MIV (Full frame) and K-S1 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The 5D MIV was brought out 2 years after the K-S1 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the 5D MIV matches up versus the K-S1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 5D MIV over the Pentax K-S1

 5D MIV K-S1 
AnnouncedAugust 2016August 2014Newer by 25 months
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1620k921kCrisper display (+699k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-S1 over the Canon 5D MIV

 K-S1 5D MIV 

Common features in the Canon 5D MIV and Pentax K-S1

 5D MIV K-S1 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Canon 5D MIV vs Pentax K-S1 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Canon 5D MIV offers outer measurements of 151mm x 116mm x 76mm (5.9" x 4.6" x 3.0") having a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs) while the Pentax K-S1 has specifications of 121mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") with a weight of 558 grams (1.23 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the 5D MIV compared to the K-S1.

Canon 5D MIV vs Pentax K-S1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 5D MIV and K-S1 is 55 and 69 respectively.

Canon 5D MIV vs Pentax K-S1 top view buttons comparison

Canon 5D MIV vs Pentax K-S1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions simply by checking out technical specs. The pic below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 5D MIV and K-S1.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 5D MIV because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Canon 5D MIV will produce greater detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger 5D MIV is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon 5D MIV vs Pentax K-S1 sensor size comparison

Canon 5D MIV vs Pentax K-S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 5D MIV vs Pentax K-S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Portrait photography info
Pentax K-S1 Portrait photography info
85
you can focus manually
MP count fantastic (30 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection focus
saves RAW formats
77
manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Street photography advice
Pentax K-S1 Street photography advice
65
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
includes focus via touch
environment proof
good ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
73
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (558 grams)
above average high ISO (51,200)
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 5D MIV
Sports photography with Pentax K-S1
80
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
MP count fantastic (30 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
69
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
slow frames per second (5.4 frames/s)
terrible battery pack (410 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Travel photography factors
Pentax K-S1 Travel photography factors
67
environment proof
includes focus via touch
MP count fantastic (30MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
60
lighter than competition in class (558g)
good MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (410 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Landscape photography features
Pentax K-S1 Landscape photography features
80
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inch)
MP count fantastic (30 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
has dual storage slots
does not have image stabilization
73
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
above average high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW files
terrible battery pack (410 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Vlogging info
Pentax K-S1 Vlogging info
31
touchscreen enabled
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
has external microphone jack
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
33
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (558 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of external mic socket
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Canon 5D MIV vs Pentax K-S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5D MIV and Pentax K-S1
 Canon EOS 5D Mark IVPentax K-S1
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Pentax
Model Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Pentax K-S1
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2016-08-25 2014-08-27
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 6+ Prime MII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 30 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 6720 x 4480 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 25600 51200
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 61 11
Cross focus points 41 -
Lens
Lens mounting type 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 inches
Resolution of display 1,620k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.64x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames/s 5.4 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 10.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, auto + redeye, on, on + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50 fps)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 890g (1.96 pounds) 558g (1.23 pounds)
Physical dimensions 151 x 116 x 76mm (5.9" x 4.6" x 3.0") 121 x 93 x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 91 78
DXO Color Depth score 24.8 23.5
DXO Dynamic range score 13.6 13.0
DXO Low light score 2995 1061
Other
Battery life 900 photos 410 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6 D-LI109
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 2 Single
Retail pricing $3,299 $339