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Canon 700D vs Pentax K-r

Portability
65
Imaging
60
Features
75
Overall
66
Canon EOS 700D front
 
Pentax K-r front
Portability
67
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52

Canon 700D vs Pentax K-r Key Specs

Canon 700D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 580g - 133 x 100 x 79mm
  • Launched June 2013
  • Alternative Name is EOS Rebel T5i
  • Succeeded the Canon 650D
  • Successor is Canon 750D
Pentax K-r
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 598g - 125 x 97 x 68mm
  • Introduced March 2011
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Canon 700D vs Pentax K-r Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Canon 700D versus Pentax K-r, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the 700D (18MP) and K-r (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The 700D was launched 2 years after the K-r which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the 700D matches up versus the K-r for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 700D over the Pentax K-r

 700D K-r 
IntroducedJune 2013March 2011Newer by 28 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k921kCrisper display (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-r over the Canon 700D

 K-r 700D 

Common features in the Canon 700D and Pentax K-r

 700D K-r 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement

Canon 700D vs Pentax K-r Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and size. The Canon 700D comes with outside measurements of 133mm x 100mm x 79mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") and a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) and the Pentax K-r has specifications of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") and a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs).

Contrast the Canon 700D versus Pentax K-r in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the 700D versus the K-r.

Canon 700D vs Pentax K-r size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 700D and K-r is 65 and 67 respectively.

Canon 700D vs Pentax K-r top view buttons comparison

Canon 700D vs Pentax K-r Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specifications. The picture underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 700D and K-r.

Plainly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon 700D to show more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more modern 700D will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon 700D vs Pentax K-r sensor size comparison

Canon 700D vs Pentax K-r Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 700D vs Pentax K-r Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 700D Portrait photography highlights
Pentax K-r Portrait photography highlights
76
has manual focus
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
supports RAW formats
63
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 700D
Street photography with Pentax K-r
69
screen articulates
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
offers touch focus
lack of image stabilization
67
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 700D
Sports photography with Pentax K-r
55
resolution is good (18MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
low frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery pack (440 CIPA)
55
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12MP)
bad battery life (470 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 700D as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K-r as a Travel photography camera
64
offers touch focus
resolution is good (18MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
no Timelapse function
bad battery pack (440 CIPA)
47
flash built-in
bad battery life (470 shots)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 700D Landscape photography information
Pentax K-r Landscape photography information
63
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
resolution is good (18MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
bad battery pack (440 per charge)
no Timelapse function
65
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
bad battery life (470 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 700D Vlogging advice
Pentax K-r Vlogging advice
71
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
supports face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone port
lack of image stabilization
26
image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect autofocus
does not have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
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Canon 700D vs Pentax K-r Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 700D and Pentax K-r
 Canon EOS 700DPentax K-r
General Information
Brand Name Canon Pentax
Model Canon EOS 700D Pentax K-r
Otherwise known as EOS Rebel T5i -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2013-06-10 2011-03-11
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 Prime II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3456 4288 x 2848
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 11
Cross focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF2
Total lenses 326 151
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology Clear View II TFT LCD TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 13.00 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync, High-Speed Sync and Wireless Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 580 gr (1.28 lbs) 598 gr (1.32 lbs)
Dimensions 133 x 100 x 79mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") 125 x 97 x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 61 72
DXO Color Depth score 21.7 22.9
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 12.4
DXO Low light score 681 755
Other
Battery life 440 pictures 470 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E8 D-LI109,4 x AA
Self timer - Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $649 $1,100