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Canon 650D vs Pentax K-5

Portability
65
Imaging
60
Features
76
Overall
66
Canon EOS 650D front
 
Pentax K-5 front
Portability
60
Imaging
56
Features
82
Overall
66

Canon 650D vs Pentax K-5 Key Specs

Canon 650D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 575g - 133 x 100 x 79mm
  • Released August 2012
  • Alternate Name is EOS Rebel T4i / EOS Kiss X6i
  • Previous Model is Canon 600D
  • Refreshed by Canon 700D
Pentax K-5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 740g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Revealed December 2010
  • Succeeded the Pentax K-7
  • Replacement is Pentax K-5 IIs
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Canon 650D vs Pentax K-5 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Canon 650D versus Pentax K-5, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the 650D (18MP) and the K-5 (16MP) is very close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The 650D was revealed 21 months later than the K-5 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon 650D being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax K-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the 650D scores vs the K-5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 650D over the Pentax K-5

 650D K-5 
RevealedAugust 2012December 2010More recent by 21 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k921kSharper display (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 over the Canon 650D

 K-5 650D 

Common features in the Canon 650D and Pentax K-5

 650D K-5 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions

Canon 650D vs Pentax K-5 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon 650D offers physical measurements of 133mm x 100mm x 79mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") having a weight of 575 grams (1.27 lbs) while the Pentax K-5 has measurements 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the 650D compared to the K-5.

Canon 650D vs Pentax K-5 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 650D and K-5 is 65 and 60 respectively.

Canon 650D vs Pentax K-5 top view buttons comparison

Canon 650D vs Pentax K-5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements simply by looking through specifications. The photograph below should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 650D and K-5.

Plainly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Canon 650D to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images way more aggressively. The fresher 650D is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon 650D vs Pentax K-5 sensor size comparison

Canon 650D vs Pentax K-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 650D vs Pentax K-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 650D Portrait photography features
Pentax K-5 Portrait photography features
76
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
73
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 650D Street photography highlights
Pentax K-5 Street photography highlights
69
screen articulates
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
provides touch focus
does not have image stabilization
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Canon 650D Sports photography information
Pentax K-5 Sports photography information
58
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
comes with phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low battery life (440 shots)
78
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking focus
environment proof
comes with phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon 650D Travel photography highlights
Pentax K-5 Travel photography highlights
64
provides touch focus
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low battery life (440 per charge)
65
environment proof
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 650D
Landscape photography with Pentax K-5
63
manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3")
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
low battery life (440 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
78
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 650D Vlogging info
Pentax K-5 Vlogging info
71
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic port
does not have image stabilization
33
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic jack
does not have selfie friendly display
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Canon 650D vs Pentax K-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 650D and Pentax K-5
 Canon EOS 650DPentax K-5
General Information
Brand Canon Pentax
Model Canon EOS 650D Pentax K-5
Also referred to as EOS Rebel T4i / EOS Kiss X6i -
Class Entry-Level DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2012-08-20 2010-12-18
Body design Compact SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5 Prime II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 5184 x 3456 4928 x 3264
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Max enhanced ISO 25600 51200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 11
Cross focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF2
Available lenses 326 151
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology Clear View II TFT LCD TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x 0.61x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 13.00 m 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps) 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 424 (25, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 575 grams (1.27 lbs) 740 grams (1.63 lbs)
Physical dimensions 133 x 100 x 79mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 62 82
DXO Color Depth score 21.7 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 14.1
DXO Low light score 722 1162
Other
Battery life 440 images 980 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E8 D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2s, 10s+remote, 10s + continuous shots 2-10)) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $498 $800