Canon 5D vs Pentax K-5 II

Lets look closer at the Canon 5D vs Pentax K-5 II, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the 5D (13MP) and the K-5 II (16MP) is relatively similar but the 5D (Full frame) and K-5 II (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The 5D was introduced 8 years prior to the K-5 II which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the 5D scores vs the K-5 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 5D and Pentax K-5 II. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon 5D Gallery and Pentax K-5 II Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon 5D offers physical dimensions of 152mm x 113mm x 75mm (6.0" x 4.4" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) and the Pentax K-5 II has proportions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

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

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the 5D compared to the K-5 II.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 5D and K-5 II is 55 and 60 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading technical specs. The pic below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 5D and K-5 II.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 5D using its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Pentax K-5 II will offer greater detail using its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged 5D is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.