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Canon 5D vs Pentax K-1 II

Portability
55
Imaging
55
Features
41
Overall
49
Canon EOS 5D front
 
Pentax K-1 Mark II front
Portability
55
Imaging
78
Features
82
Overall
79

Canon 5D vs Pentax K-1 II Key Specs

Canon 5D
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 895g - 152 x 113 x 75mm
  • Released November 2005
  • New Model is Canon 5D MII
Pentax K-1 II
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 819200
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF4 Mount
  • 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
  • Announced February 2018
  • Earlier Model is Pentax K-1
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Canon 5D vs Pentax K-1 II Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon 5D over the Pentax K-1 II

 5D K-1 II 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 II over the Canon 5D

 K-1 II 5D 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018November 2005More recent by 149 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3.2"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1037k230kSharper screen (+807k dot)

Common features in the Canon 5D and Pentax K-1 II

 5D K-1 II 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Canon 5D vs Pentax K-1 II Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Canon 5D vs Pentax K-1 II size comparison

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

Canon 5D vs Pentax K-1 II top view buttons comparison

Canon 5D vs Pentax K-1 II Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon 5D vs Pentax K-1 II sensor size comparison

Canon 5D vs Pentax K-1 II Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 5D vs Pentax K-1 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 5D Portrait photography details
Pentax K-1 II Portrait photography details
65
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (13MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
86
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is high (36 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 5D Street photography factors
Pentax K-1 II Street photography factors
56
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
70
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
above average ISO range (819,200)
heavier than competitors (1,010g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 5D as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K-1 II as a Sports photography camera
55
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (13 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
environment proof
supports phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery life (800 CIPA)
77
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is high (36 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
has phase detect AF
slow fps (4.4 frames/s)
low battery power (670 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 5D as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K-1 II as a Travel photography camera
49
environment proof
megapixel count decent (13 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse recording
terrible battery life (800 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
53
environment proofing
sensor resolution is high (36MP)
low battery power (670 CIPA)
heavier than competitors (1,010g)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 5D
Landscape photography with Pentax K-1 II
54
has manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF mount)
megapixel count decent (13 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
tiny screen (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery life (800 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
82
you can focus manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF4 mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is high (36 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
no low pass filter
above average ISO range (819,200)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
two card slots
low battery power (670 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 5D
Vlogging with Pentax K-1 II
9
no video recording
32
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has mic socket
screen is not selfie friendly
heavier than competitors (1,010 grams)
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Canon 5D vs Pentax K-1 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5D and Pentax K-1 II
 Canon EOS 5DPentax K-1 Mark II
General Information
Company Canon Pentax
Model type Canon EOS 5D Pentax K-1 Mark II
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2005-11-12 2018-02-22
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic II PRIME IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixels 36 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Full resolution 4368 x 2912 7360 x 4912
Max native ISO 3200 819200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 33
Cross type focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF Pentax KAF4
Total lenses 250 151
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT liquid-crystal color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 96% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 4.4 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options External Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/200 secs 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 895g (1.97 lb) 1010g (2.23 lb)
Dimensions 152 x 113 x 75mm (6.0" x 4.4" x 3.0") 137 x 110 x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 71 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1368 not tested
Other
Battery life 800 shots 670 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-511A D-LI90
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
Card slots One 2
Launch cost $2,780 $1,737