Canon 5DS R vs Pentax KP

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 5DS R & Pentax KP. The entire galleries are provided at Canon 5DS R Gallery & Pentax KP Gallery.

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.

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

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.