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Canon 5DS R vs Pentax KP

Portability
55
Imaging
76
Features
73
Overall
74
Canon EOS 5DS R front
 
Pentax KP front
Portability
61
Imaging
68
Features
76
Overall
71

Canon 5DS R vs Pentax KP Key Specs

Canon 5DS R
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 930g - 152 x 116 x 76mm
  • Revealed February 2015
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
  • Released January 2017
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Canon 5DS R vs Pentax KP Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Canon 5DS R and Pentax KP, both Advanced DSLR cameras by companies Canon and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the 5DS R (51MP) and KP (24MP) and the 5DS R (Full frame) and KP (APS-C) feature different sensor sizing.

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The 5DS R was manufactured 24 months earlier than the KP which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the 5DS R matches up against the KP in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 5DS R over the Pentax KP

 5DS R KP 
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1040k921kCrisper screen (+119k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax KP over the Canon 5DS R

 KP 5DS R 
ReleasedJanuary 2017February 2015Fresher by 24 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Canon 5DS R and Pentax KP

 5DS R KP 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Canon 5DS R vs Pentax KP Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon 5DS R enjoys external measurements of 152mm x 116mm x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") having a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs) and the Pentax KP has measurements of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the 5DS R versus the KP.

Canon 5DS R vs Pentax KP size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 5DS R and KP is 55 and 61 respectively.

Canon 5DS R vs Pentax KP top view buttons comparison

Canon 5DS R vs Pentax KP Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 5DS R and KP.

As you can see, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 5DS R featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon 5DS R will provide greater detail due to its extra 27 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older 5DS R will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon 5DS R vs Pentax KP sensor size comparison

Canon 5DS R vs Pentax KP Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 5DS R vs Pentax KP Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 5DS R as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax KP as a Portrait photography camera
85
focusing manually
MP count amazing (51MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
80
manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 5DS R Street photography info
Pentax KP Street photography info
61
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
76
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
above average high ISO (819,200)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 5DS R Sports photography advice
Pentax KP Sports photography advice
71
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
MP count amazing (51 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
has phase detect autofocus
slow fps (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery power (700 shots)
72
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/24,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
not so great battery life (390 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 5DS R Travel photography details
Pentax KP Travel photography details
57
environment proofing
MP count amazing (51 megapixels)
terrible battery power (700 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
62
weather sealing
resolution is good (24MP)
flash built-in
not so great battery life (390 shots)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 5DS R
Landscape photography with Pentax KP
76
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inches)
MP count amazing (51MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
exports RAW files
environment proofing
two card slots
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery power (700 per charge)
78
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
above average high ISO (819,200)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
not so great battery life (390 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 5DS R Vlogging highlights
Pentax KP Vlogging highlights
30
has face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has microphone socket
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external microphone socket
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Canon 5DS R vs Pentax KP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5DS R and Pentax KP
 Canon EOS 5DS RPentax KP
General Information
Company Canon Pentax
Model type Canon EOS 5DS R Pentax KP
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2015-02-06 2017-01-26
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Dual DIGIC 6 PRIME IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 51MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 8688 x 5792 6016 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 6400 819200
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 61 27
Cross type focus points 41 25
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF Pentax KAF2
Amount of lenses 250 151
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3.2" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.63x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/6000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/24000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
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 no built-in flash Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual, wireless
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 930 gr (2.05 lbs) 703 gr (1.55 lbs)
Dimensions 152 x 116 x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") 132 x 101 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 86 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 2308 not tested
Other
Battery life 700 pictures 390 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6 D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible), CompactFlash SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Card slots 2 Single
Retail pricing $3,699 $747