Canon 5DS vs Pentax K-5 IIs

Below, we are analyzing the Canon 5DS and Pentax K-5 IIs, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the 5DS (51MP) and K-5 IIs (16MP) and the 5DS (Full frame) and K-5 IIs (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The 5DS was unveiled 21 months after the K-5 IIs making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the 5DS grades vs the K-5 IIs when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon 5DS has exterior dimensions of 152mm x 116mm x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") with a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs) while the Pentax K-5 IIs has proportions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

Compare the Canon 5DS and Pentax K-5 IIs in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the 5DS compared to the K-5 IIs.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 5DS and K-5 IIs is 55 and 60 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading through specifications. The picture underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 5DS and K-5 IIs.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 5DS having a larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Canon 5DS will give you extra detail having an extra 35MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The younger 5DS will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.