Canon 5DS vs Pentax K-5

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 5DS & Pentax K-5. The full galleries are viewable at Canon 5DS Gallery & Pentax K-5 Gallery.

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.

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

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.