Canon 5D vs Pentax K-1 II

Below is a extended review of the Canon 5D and Pentax K-1 II, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by brands Canon and Pentax. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the 5D (13MP) and K-1 II (36MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (Full frame).

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The 5D was launched 13 years before the K-1 II and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the 5D grades against the K-1 II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 5D & Pentax K-1 Mark II. The complete galleries are available at Canon 5D Gallery & Pentax K-1 II Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon 5D has got physical measurements of 152mm x 113mm x 75mm (6.0" x 4.4" x 3.0") with a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) and the Pentax K-1 II has sizing of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") with a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

Look at the Canon 5D and Pentax K-1 II in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the 5D vs the K-1 II.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the 5D and K-1 II is 55 and 55 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading specifications. The graphic underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 5D and K-1 II.

Plainly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Pentax K-1 II to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 23 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older 5D is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.