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Canon 5DS R vs Pentax K-1

Portability
55
Imaging
76
Features
73
Overall
74
Canon EOS 5DS R front
 
Pentax K-1 front
Portability
55
Imaging
76
Features
82
Overall
78

Canon 5DS R vs Pentax K-1 Key Specs

Canon 5DS R
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 930g - 152 x 116 x 76mm
  • Announced February 2015
Pentax K-1
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 204800
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
  • Introduced February 2016
  • New Model is Pentax K-1 II
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Canon 5DS R vs Pentax K-1 Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the Canon 5DS R versus Pentax K-1, both Advanced DSLR cameras by rivals Canon and Pentax. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the 5DS R (51MP) and K-1 (36MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The 5DS R was unveiled 12 months before the K-1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the 5DS R scores vs the K-1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 5DS R over the Pentax K-1

 5DS R K-1 
Display resolution1040k1037kClearer display (+3k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 over the Canon 5DS R

 K-1 5DS R 
IntroducedFebruary 2016February 2015Fresher by 12 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display

Common features in the Canon 5DS R and Pentax K-1

 5DS R K-1 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display sizing3.2"3.2"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Canon 5DS R vs Pentax K-1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon 5DS R has got outer measurements of 152mm x 116mm x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") and a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs) while the Pentax K-1 has proportions of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") and a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 5DS R versus Pentax K-1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the 5DS R and the K-1.

Canon 5DS R vs Pentax K-1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 5DS R and K-1 is 55 and 55 respectively.

Canon 5DS R vs Pentax K-1 top view buttons comparison

Canon 5DS R vs Pentax K-1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing technical specs. The photograph here will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 5DS R and K-1.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon 5DS R to provide extra detail having an extra 15MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older 5DS R will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon 5DS R vs Pentax K-1 sensor size comparison

Canon 5DS R vs Pentax K-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 5DS R vs Pentax K-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 5DS R
Portrait photography with Pentax K-1
85
you can focus manually
megapixel count excellent (51 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
85
has manual focus
fantastic megapixels (36 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 5DS R as a Street photography camera
Pentax K-1 as a Street photography camera
61
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
70
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
very good high ISO (204,800)
more heavy than competitors (1,010 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 5DS R as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K-1 as a Sports photography camera
71
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count excellent (51 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery life (700 shots)
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic megapixels (36MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.4 fps)
bad battery (760 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 5DS R as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K-1 as a Travel photography camera
57
weather sealing
megapixel count excellent (51MP)
terrible battery life (700 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
53
environment proofing
fantastic megapixels (36 megapixels)
bad battery (760 shots)
more heavy than competitors (1,010g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 5DS R as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K-1 as a Landscape photography camera
76
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Canon EF mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inch)
megapixel count excellent (51 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
no low pass filter
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
two card slots
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery life (700 shots)
81
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic megapixels (36 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
no low pass filter
very good high ISO (204,800)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
has double storage slots
bad battery (760 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 5DS R Vlogging factors
Pentax K-1 Vlogging factors
30
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone socket
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external microphone port
doesn't have selfie friendly display
more heavy than competitors (1,010 grams)
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Canon 5DS R vs Pentax K-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5DS R and Pentax K-1
 Canon EOS 5DS RPentax K-1
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Pentax
Model type Canon EOS 5DS R Pentax K-1
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2015-02-06 2016-02-17
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Dual DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 51MP 36MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 8688 x 5792 7360 x 4912
Maximum native ISO 6400 204800
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 61 33
Cross type focus points 41 25
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF Pentax KAF2
Number of lenses 250 151
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3.2 inch 3.2 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 4.4fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash 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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200 seconds 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 930g (2.05 lbs) 1010g (2.23 lbs)
Dimensions 152 x 116 x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") 137 x 110 x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 86 96
DXO Color Depth rating 24.6 25.4
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.4 14.6
DXO Low light rating 2308 3280
Other
Battery life 700 images 760 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6 D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible), CompactFlash Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
Storage slots Dual Dual
Retail price $3,699 $1,499