Canon 5DS vs Pentax KP
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![Canon EOS 5DS front Canon EOS 5DS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-EOS-5DS/Canon-5DS-front.jpg)
![Pentax KP front Pentax KP front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Pentax-KP/Pentax-KP-front.jpg)
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68 Features
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Canon 5DS vs Pentax KP Key Specs
(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
- Announced February 2015
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 819200
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 703g - 132 x 101 x 76mm
- Introduced January 2017
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Canon 5DS vs Pentax KP Overview
On this page, we will be matching up the Canon 5DS versus Pentax KP, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by rivals Canon and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the 5DS (51MP) and KP (24MP) and the 5DS (Full frame) and KP (APS-C) provide different sensor dimensions.
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The 5DS was unveiled 24 months earlier than the KP which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before diving into a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the 5DS scores versus the KP with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Canon 5DS vs Pentax KP Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 5DS & Pentax KP. The full galleries are provided at Canon 5DS Gallery & Pentax KP Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 5DS over the Pentax KP
5DS | KP | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen dimensions | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 921k | Sharper screen (+119k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax KP over the Canon 5DS
KP | 5DS | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Introduced | January 2017 | ![]() | February 2015 | More recent by 24 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Canon 5DS and Pentax KP
5DS | KP | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Canon 5DS vs Pentax KP Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon 5DS comes with physical measurements of 152mm x 116mm x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") along with a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs) and the Pentax KP has sizing of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).
Contrast the Canon 5DS versus Pentax KP in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the 5DS and the KP.
![Canon 5DS vs Pentax KP size comparison Canon 5DS vs Pentax KP size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-5DS-vs-Pentax-KP-size-comparison.jpg)
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 5DS and KP is 55 and 61 respectively.
![Canon 5DS vs Pentax KP top view buttons comparison Canon 5DS vs Pentax KP top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-5DS-vs-Pentax-KP-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon 5DS vs Pentax KP Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 5DS and KP.
As you can see, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 5DS using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon 5DS will give greater detail having an extra 27MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The older 5DS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
![Canon 5DS vs Pentax KP sensor size comparison Canon 5DS vs Pentax KP sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-EOS-5DS-vs-Pentax-KP-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon 5DS vs Pentax KP Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon 5DS vs Pentax KP Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon 5DS vs Pentax KP Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-5DS-vs-Pentax-KP-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon 5DS vs Pentax KP Specifications
Canon EOS 5DS | Pentax KP | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Pentax |
Model type | Canon EOS 5DS | Pentax KP |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2015-02-06 | 2017-01-26 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Dual DIGIC 6 | PRIME IV |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 36 x 24mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 864.0mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 51 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 8688 x 5792 | 6016 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 819200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 61 | 27 |
Cross type focus points | 41 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon EF | Pentax KAF2 |
Total lenses | 250 | 151 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3.2 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,040k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.71x | 0.63x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/6000 secs |
Highest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/24000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual, wireless |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/200 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 930g (2.05 lbs) | 703g (1.55 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 152 x 116 x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") | 132 x 101 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 87 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 24.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 2381 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 700 pictures | 390 pictures |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LP-E6 | D-LI109 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 12 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible), CompactFlash | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) |
Storage slots | Dual | One |
Price at launch | $3,699 | $747 |