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Canon 5DS vs Pentax K-5

Portability
55
Imaging
76
Features
72
Overall
74
Canon EOS 5DS front
 
Pentax K-5 front
Portability
60
Imaging
56
Features
82
Overall
66

Canon 5DS vs Pentax K-5 Key Specs

Canon 5DS
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 930g - 152 x 116 x 76mm
  • Revealed February 2015
Pentax K-5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 740g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Announced December 2010
  • Earlier Model is Pentax K-7
  • Replacement is Pentax K-5 IIs
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Canon 5DS vs Pentax K-5 Overview

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Canon 5DS and Pentax K-5, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by brands Canon and Pentax. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the 5DS (51MP) and K-5 (16MP) and the 5DS (Full frame) and K-5 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The 5DS was unveiled 4 years later than the K-5 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the 5DS scores versus the K-5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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

 5DS K-5 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015December 2010More recent by 51 months
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1040k921kClearer display (+119k dot)

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

 K-5 5DS 

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

 5DS K-5 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Canon 5DS vs Pentax K-5 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon 5DS provides outside 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-5 has dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the 5DS compared to the K-5.

Canon 5DS vs Pentax K-5 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 5DS and K-5 is 55 and 60 respectively.

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

Canon 5DS vs Pentax K-5 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by looking at specifications. The visual here might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 5DS and K-5.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 5DS with its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon 5DS will resolve extra detail having an extra 35 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The fresher 5DS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon 5DS vs Pentax K-5 sensor size comparison

Canon 5DS vs Pentax K-5 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 5DS
Portrait photography with Pentax K-5
85
has manual focus
resolution is excellent (51 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW files
73
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 5DS
Street photography with Pentax K-5
61
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 5DS
Sports photography with Pentax K-5
71
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
resolution is excellent (51 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
has phase detect auto focus
max fps low (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
not so great battery life (700 shots)
78
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 5DS
Travel photography with Pentax K-5
57
environment proof
resolution is excellent (51MP)
not so great battery life (700 shots)
does not have selfie friendly display
65
environment sealing
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 5DS Landscape photography details
Pentax K-5 Landscape photography details
75
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
resolution is excellent (51 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
has dual storage slots
no image stabilization
not so great battery life (700 shots)
78
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 5DS Vlogging details
Pentax K-5 Vlogging details
30
supports face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has mic jack
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
33
image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have microphone socket
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Canon 5DS vs Pentax K-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5DS and Pentax K-5
 Canon EOS 5DSPentax K-5
General Information
Brand Canon Pentax
Model type Canon EOS 5DS Pentax K-5
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2015-02-06 2010-12-18
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Dual DIGIC 6 Prime II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 51 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 8688 x 5792 4928 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 61 11
Cross type focus points 41 9
Lens
Lens support Canon EF Pentax KAF2
Total lenses 250 151
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.61x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 424 (25, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 930 grams (2.05 lb) 740 grams (1.63 lb)
Physical dimensions 152 x 116 x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 87 82
DXO Color Depth rating 24.7 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.4 14.1
DXO Low light rating 2381 1162
Other
Battery life 700 pictures 980 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6 D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible), CompactFlash SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Two One
Retail pricing $3,699 $800