Canon 5D vs Pentax K-5

Lets look a little more closely at the Canon 5D vs Pentax K-5, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the 5D (13MP) and the K-5 (16MP) is fairly well matched but the 5D (Full frame) and K-5 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizing.

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The 5D was brought out 6 years prior to the K-5 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the 5D scores against the K-5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 5D and Pentax K-5. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon 5D Gallery and Pentax K-5 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Canon 5D comes with 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) while the Pentax K-5 has specifications of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).

Analyze the Canon 5D vs Pentax K-5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the 5D against the K-5.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 5D and K-5 is 55 and 60 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements purely by looking at specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 5D and K-5.

All in all, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 5D because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Pentax K-5 will give greater detail having its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older 5D is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.