Canon 5DS R vs Pentax K-5 IIs

Below, we are contrasting the Canon 5DS R and Pentax K-5 IIs, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by brands Canon and Pentax. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the 5DS R (51MP) and K-5 IIs (16MP) and the 5DS R (Full frame) and K-5 IIs (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The 5DS R was revealed 21 months after the K-5 IIs making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the 5DS R matches up versus the K-5 IIs with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 5DS R and Pentax K-5 IIs. The full galleries are provided at Canon 5DS R Gallery and Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon 5DS R provides external dimensions of 152mm x 116mm x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-5 IIs has proportions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

Look at the Canon 5DS R and Pentax K-5 IIs in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the 5DS R vs the K-5 IIs.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the 5DS R and K-5 IIs is 55 and 60 respectively.

Generally, its hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading technical specs. The image underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 5DS R and K-5 IIs.

As you can tell, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 5DS R using its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Canon 5DS R will offer you extra detail because of its extra 35 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The fresher 5DS R will have an advantage in sensor technology.