Canon 70D vs Pentax K-5
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Canon 70D vs Pentax K-5 Key Specs
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- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 740g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
- Announced December 2010
- Old Model is Pentax K-7
- Refreshed by Pentax K-5 IIs
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In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Canon 70D vs Pentax K-5, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the 70D (20MP) and K-5 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 70D was released 2 years after the K-5 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the 70D grades vs the K-5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Canon 70D over the Pentax K-5
| 70D | K-5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | October 2013 |  | December 2010 | More modern by 35 months |
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 921k | Clearer screen (+119k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 over the Canon 70D
| K-5 | 70D |
|---|
Common features in the Canon 70D and Pentax K-5
| 70D | K-5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing |
Canon 70D vs Pentax K-5 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon 70D has outside dimensions of 139mm x 104mm x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 755 grams (1.66 lbs) while the Pentax K-5 has dimensions 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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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the 70D compared to the K-5.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 70D and K-5 is 59 and 60 respectively.
Canon 70D vs Pentax K-5 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing specs. The picture below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 70D and K-5.
As you can plainly see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Canon 70D to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer 70D will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
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Canon 70D vs Pentax K-5 Specifications
| Canon EOS 70D | Pentax K-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Canon | Pentax |
| Model | Canon EOS 70D | Pentax K-5 |
| Class | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
| Introduced | 2013-10-31 | 2010-12-18 |
| Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Digic 5+ | Prime II |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 22.5 x 15mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor surface area | 337.5mm² | 372.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
| Max resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4928 x 3264 |
| Max native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 25600 | 51200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 19 | 11 |
| Cross focus points | 19 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Canon EF/EF-S | Pentax KAF2 |
| Total lenses | 326 | 151 |
| Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 1,040k dot | 921k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen technology | Clear View II TFT color LCD | TFT LCD monitor |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 98 percent | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.6x | 0.61x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/8000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 7.0fps | 7.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 12.00 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 | ||
| Max flash sync | 1/250s | 1/180s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps), 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (59.94, 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 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 755 grams (1.66 lbs) | 740 grams (1.63 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 139 x 104 x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") | 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 68 | 82 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 22.5 | 23.7 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 11.6 | 14.1 |
| DXO Low light score | 926 | 1162 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 920 photos | 980 photos |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LP-E6 | D-LI90 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, remote) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Price at release | $758 | $800 |
