Canon 77D vs Pentax K-5 II
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Canon 77D vs Pentax K-5 II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 540g - 131 x 100 x 76mm
- Revealed February 2017
- Also Known as EOS 9000D
- Older Model is Canon T6s
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 760g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
- Launched June 2013
- Old Model is Pentax K-5

Canon 77D vs Pentax K-5 II Overview
Let's look closer at the Canon 77D vs Pentax K-5 II, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the 77D (24MP) and K-5 II (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (APS-C).

The 77D was brought out 3 years after the K-5 II which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the 77D scores versus the K-5 II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon 77D vs Pentax K-5 II Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 77D & Pentax K-5 II. The entire galleries are available at Canon 77D Gallery & Pentax K-5 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 77D over the Pentax K-5 II
77D | K-5 II | |||
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Launched | February 2017 | ![]() | June 2013 | More modern by 46 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 921k | Sharper display (+119k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 II over the Canon 77D
K-5 II | 77D |
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Common features in the Canon 77D and Pentax K-5 II
77D | K-5 II | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display size |
Canon 77D vs Pentax K-5 II Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon 77D offers external measurements of 131mm x 100mm x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Pentax K-5 II has sizing of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).
Compare the Canon 77D vs Pentax K-5 II in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the 77D versus the K-5 II.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the 77D and K-5 II is 66 and 60 respectively.

Canon 77D vs Pentax K-5 II Sensor Comparison
Often, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing specifications. The pic below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 77D and K-5 II.
Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Canon 77D to provide extra detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images way more aggressively. The newer 77D will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon 77D vs Pentax K-5 II Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 77D vs Pentax K-5 II Specifications
Canon EOS 77D | Pentax K-5 II | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Pentax |
Model type | Canon EOS 77D | Pentax K-5 II |
Also called as | EOS 9000D | - |
Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2017-02-15 | 2013-06-04 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 7 | Prime II |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 332.3mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4928 x 3264 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 51200 | 51200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 45 | 11 |
Cross type focus points | 45 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | 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 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.51x | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 6.0 frames per sec | 7.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/200s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 540g (1.19 pounds) | 760g (1.68 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 131 x 100 x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") | 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 78 | 82 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.6 | 23.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.3 | 14.1 |
DXO Low light rating | 971 | 1235 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 600 shots | 980 shots |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $549 | $830 |