Canon 5DS vs Pentax K-3 II

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Canon 5DS and Pentax K-3 II, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by rivals Canon and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the 5DS (51MP) and K-3 II (24MP) and the 5DS (Full frame) and K-3 II (APS-C) provide different sensor size.

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The 5DS was manufactured 2 months before the K-3 II which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the 5DS grades vs the K-3 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 5DS & Pentax K-3 II. The entire galleries are provided at Canon 5DS Gallery & Pentax K-3 II Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and size. The Canon 5DS provides external 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-3 II has specifications of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the 5DS compared to the K-3 II.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 5DS and K-3 II is 55 and 59 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specifications. The photograph below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 5DS and K-3 II.

To sum up, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 5DS featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Canon 5DS will deliver greater detail due to its extra 27 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.