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Canon 5D MIV vs Pentax ist DS2

Portability
55
Imaging
76
Features
85
Overall
79
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV front
 
Pentax ist DS2 front
Portability
68
Imaging
44
Features
33
Overall
39

Canon 5D MIV vs Pentax ist DS2 Key Specs

Canon 5D MIV
(Full Review)
  • 30MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 890g - 151 x 116 x 76mm
  • Announced August 2016
  • Old Model is Canon 5D MIII
Pentax ist DS2
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Revealed August 2005
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Canon 5D MIV vs Pentax ist DS2 Overview

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Canon 5D MIV and Pentax ist DS2, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by brands Canon and Pentax. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the 5D MIV (30MP) and ist DS2 (6MP) and the 5D MIV (Full frame) and ist DS2 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The 5D MIV was introduced 11 years after the ist DS2 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the 5D MIV grades against the ist DS2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 5D MIV over the Pentax ist DS2

 5D MIV ist DS2 
RevealedAugust 2016August 2005More modern by 135 months
Display size3.2"2.5"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1620k210kSharper display (+1410k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax ist DS2 over the Canon 5D MIV

 ist DS2 5D MIV 

Common features in the Canon 5D MIV and Pentax ist DS2

 5D MIV ist DS2 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon 5D MIV vs Pentax ist DS2 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon 5D MIV has got outer 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 ist DS2 has proportions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the 5D MIV and the ist DS2.

Canon 5D MIV vs Pentax ist DS2 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the 5D MIV and ist DS2 is 55 and 68 respectively.

Canon 5D MIV vs Pentax ist DS2 top view buttons comparison

Canon 5D MIV vs Pentax ist DS2 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes purely by checking specs. The pic here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 5D MIV and ist DS2.

All in all, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 5D MIV with its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon 5D MIV will give you more detail using its extra 24 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The newer 5D MIV is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon 5D MIV vs Pentax ist DS2 sensor size comparison

Canon 5D MIV vs Pentax ist DS2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 5D MIV vs Pentax ist DS2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Portrait photography info
Pentax ist DS2 Portrait photography info
85
focusing manually
megapixel count great (30MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes face detection focus
exports RAW files
50
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have liveview
low MP (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Street photography factors
Pentax ist DS2 Street photography factors
65
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW files
provides focus by touch
weather proofing
good ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
60
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition in class (605g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Sports photography factors
Pentax ist DS2 Sports photography factors
80
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
megapixel count great (30MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
38
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low MP (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Travel photography advice
Pentax ist DS2 Travel photography advice
67
weather proofing
provides focus by touch
megapixel count great (30 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
52
lighter than competition in class (605g)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
low MP (6 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Landscape photography factors
Pentax ist DS2 Landscape photography factors
80
focusing manually
change lenses (Canon EF mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inch)
megapixel count great (30 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
has dual storage slots
no image stabilization
46
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
low MP (6 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Vlogging features
Pentax ist DS2 Vlogging features
31
touchscreen
includes face detection focus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
does have external mic jack
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
22
lighter than competition in class (605 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution ( pixels)
lack of external mic port
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Canon 5D MIV vs Pentax ist DS2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5D MIV and Pentax ist DS2
 Canon EOS 5D Mark IVPentax ist DS2
General Information
Make Canon Pentax
Model Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Pentax ist DS2
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2016-08-25 2005-08-22
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 6+ -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 30MP 6MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 6720 x 4480 3008 x 2008
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW photos
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
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 KAF
Amount of lenses 250 151
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 1,620k dot 210k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.64x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 7.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum 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) -
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 -
Video format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In No
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 890g (1.96 lb) 605g (1.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 151 x 116 x 76mm (5.9" x 4.6" x 3.0") 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 91 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 2995 not tested
Other
Battery life 900 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LP-E6 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media CompactFlash + SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I enabled) SD/MMC card
Storage slots Two One
Pricing at launch $3,299 -