Canon 5D MIV vs Pentax KP
Portability
55 Imaging
76 Features
85 Overall
79
55 Imaging
76 Features
85 Overall
79
Portability
61 Imaging
67 Features
76 Overall
70
61 Imaging
67 Features
76 Overall
70
Canon 5D MIV vs Pentax KP Key Specs
Canon 5D MIV
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 30MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Canon EF Mount
- 890g - 151 x 116 x 76mm
- Revealed August 2016
- Replaced the Canon 5D MIII
Pentax KP
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 819200
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 703g - 132 x 101 x 76mm
- Released January 2017
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In this article, we will be matching up the Canon 5D MIV and Pentax KP, both Advanced DSLR cameras by rivals Canon and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the 5D MIV (30MP) and KP (24MP) and the 5D MIV (Full frame) and KP (APS-C) feature different sensor size.
Photography GlossaryThe 5D MIV was introduced 5 months earlier than the KP which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the 5D MIV grades against the KP when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Canon 5D MIV over the Pentax KP
| 5D MIV | KP | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen sizing | 3.2" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
| Screen resolution | 1620k |  | 921k | Crisper screen (+699k dot) |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax KP over the Canon 5D MIV
| KP | 5D MIV | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Canon 5D MIV and Pentax KP
| 5D MIV | KP | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | August 2016 |  | January 2017 | Same age |
| Focus manually |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen |
Canon 5D MIV vs Pentax KP Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon 5D MIV features external dimensions of 151mm x 116mm x 76mm (5.9" x 4.6" x 3.0") with a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs) and the Pentax KP has measurements of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") and a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the 5D MIV and the KP.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 5D MIV and KP is 55 and 61 respectively.
Canon 5D MIV vs Pentax KP Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing only by going through technical specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 5D MIV and KP.
As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 5D MIV with its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Canon 5D MIV will show greater detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively.
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon 5D MIV
Portrait photography with Pentax KP
focusing manually
megapixel count fantastic (30 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides face detection focusing
saves RAW files
manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Canon 5D MIV Street photography factors
Pentax KP Street photography factors
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW files
has touch to focus
weather sealing
above average high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
very good ISO range (819,200)
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high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
megapixel count fantastic (30 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/24,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
terrible battery power (390 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
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Canon 5D MIV Travel photography features
Pentax KP Travel photography features
weather sealing
has touch to focus
megapixel count fantastic (30 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
weather proofing
resolution is good (24MP)
has built in flash
terrible battery power (390 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Canon 5D MIV Landscape photography factors
Pentax KP Landscape photography factors
focusing manually
switch lenses (Canon EF mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inches)
megapixel count fantastic (30 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
two card slots
lack of image stabilization
manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
very good ISO range (819,200)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
terrible battery power (390 CIPA)
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built-in touchscreen
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
has external microphone socket
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external mic port
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Canon 5D MIV vs Pentax KP Specifications
| Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | Pentax KP | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Canon | Pentax |
| Model type | Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | Pentax KP |
| Type | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
| Revealed | 2016-08-25 | 2017-01-26 |
| Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Digic 6+ | PRIME IV |
| 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 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
| Full resolution | 6720 x 4480 | 6016 x 4000 |
| Max native ISO | 25600 | 819200 |
| Max boosted ISO | 102400 | - |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Min boosted ISO | 50 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| 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 | ||
| Total focus points | 61 | 27 |
| Cross type focus points | 41 | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Canon EF | Pentax KAF2 |
| Amount of lenses | 250 | 151 |
| Crop factor | 1 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display sizing | 3.2 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 1,620k dot | 921k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.71x | 0.63x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/6000 secs |
| Highest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/24000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 7.0fps | 7.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash options | no built-in flash | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual, wireless |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | 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 (60i, 30p) |
| Max video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Built-in | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 890g (1.96 pounds) | 703g (1.55 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 151 x 116 x 76mm (5.9" x 4.6" x 3.0") | 132 x 101 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 91 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 24.8 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.6 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 2995 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 900 images | 390 images |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LP-E6 | D-LI109 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 secs) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | CompactFlash + SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I enabled) | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) |
| Storage slots | Dual | Single |
| Cost at launch | $3,299 | $747 |