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Canon 5D vs Pentax KP

Portability
55
Imaging
55
Features
41
Overall
49
Canon EOS 5D front
 
Pentax KP front
Portability
61
Imaging
67
Features
76
Overall
70

Canon 5D vs Pentax KP Key Specs

Canon 5D
(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
Pentax KP
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon 5D over the Pentax KP

 5D KP 

Reasons to pick Pentax KP over the Canon 5D

 KP 5D 
LaunchedJanuary 2017November 2005Fresher by 136 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon 5D and Pentax KP

 5D KP 
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).

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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.

Canon 5D vs Pentax KP size comparison

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

Canon 5D vs Pentax KP top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon 5D vs Pentax KP Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 5D vs Pentax KP Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 5D Portrait photography details
Pentax KP Portrait photography details
65
focusing manually
MP count good (13 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview
80
has manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 5D Street photography highlights
Pentax KP Street photography highlights
56
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
76
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
very good ISO range (819,200)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 5D as a Sports photography camera
Pentax KP as a Sports photography camera
55
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count good (13 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
weather proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery life (800 per charge)
72
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
quiet shooting (1/24,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
low battery (390 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 5D Travel photography information
Pentax KP Travel photography information
49
weather proof
MP count good (13MP)
lack of Time Lapse function
not so great battery life (800 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
61
weather proof
good MP (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
low battery (390 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 5D as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax KP as a Landscape photography camera
54
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF mount)
MP count good (13 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
small screen (2.5")
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery life (800 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
77
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very good ISO range (819,200)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
low battery (390 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 5D Vlogging factors
Pentax KP Vlogging factors
9
no video recording
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external microphone port
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Canon 5D vs Pentax KP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5D and Pentax KP
 Canon EOS 5DPentax KP
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