Canon 700D vs Pentax K-r
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Canon 700D vs Pentax K-r Key Specs
(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
(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

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).

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.

Canon 700D vs Pentax K-r Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 700D & Pentax K-r. The complete galleries are provided at Canon 700D Gallery & Pentax K-r Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 700D over the Pentax K-r
700D | K-r | |||
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Introduced | June 2013 | ![]() | March 2011 | Newer by 28 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 921k | Crisper display (+119k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-r over the Canon 700D
K-r | 700D |
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Common features in the Canon 700D and Pentax K-r
700D | K-r | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 700D vs Pentax K-r Specifications
Canon EOS 700D | Pentax K-r | |
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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 |