Canon 5D vs Pentax KP
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Canon 5D vs Pentax KP Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 13MP - Full frame Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Canon EF Mount
- 895g - 152 x 113 x 75mm
- Announced November 2005
- Refreshed by Canon 5D MII
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 819200
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 703g - 132 x 101 x 76mm
- Launched January 2017

Canon 5D vs Pentax KP Overview
Here is a extended overview of the Canon 5D vs Pentax KP, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the 5D (13MP) and KP (24MP) and the 5D (Full frame) and KP (APS-C) use totally different sensor dimensions.

The 5D was revealed 12 years prior to the KP and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the 5D grades versus the KP in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon 5D vs Pentax KP Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 5D & Pentax KP. The full galleries are provided at Canon 5D Gallery & Pentax KP Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 5D over the Pentax KP
5D | KP |
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Reasons to pick Pentax KP over the Canon 5D
KP | 5D | |||
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Launched | January 2017 | ![]() | November 2005 | Fresher by 136 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 5D and Pentax KP
5D | KP | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch screen |
Canon 5D vs Pentax KP Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon 5D features outside dimensions of 152mm x 113mm x 75mm (6.0" x 4.4" x 3.0") having a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) and the Pentax KP has proportions of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") along with a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).
Compare the Canon 5D vs Pentax KP in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the 5D vs the KP.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the 5D and KP is 55 and 61 respectively.

Canon 5D vs Pentax KP Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through specifications. The photograph below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 5D and KP.
Plainly, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 5D having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Pentax KP will give extra detail because of its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older 5D is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon 5D vs Pentax KP Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 5D vs Pentax KP Specifications
Canon EOS 5D | Pentax KP | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Pentax |
Model type | Canon EOS 5D | Pentax KP |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2005-11-12 | 2017-01-26 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic II | PRIME IV |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 36 x 24mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 864.0mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 13 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4368 x 2912 | 6016 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 819200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 27 |
Cross type focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon EF | Pentax KAF2 |
Amount of lenses | 250 | 151 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | TFT liquid-crystal color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 96% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.71x | 0.63x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | - | 1/24000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames per second | 7.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | External | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual, wireless |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/200 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 895g (1.97 pounds) | 703g (1.55 pounds) |
Dimensions | 152 x 113 x 75mm (6.0" x 4.4" x 3.0") | 132 x 101 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") |
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 photos | 390 photos |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BP-511A | D-LI109 |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) | Yes (2 or 12 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $2,780 | $747 |