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Canon 77D vs Pentax K-5 II

Portability
66
Imaging
67
Features
85
Overall
74
Canon EOS 77D front
 
Pentax K-5 II front
Portability
60
Imaging
57
Features
82
Overall
67

Canon 77D vs Pentax K-5 II Key Specs

Canon 77D
(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
Pentax K-5 II
(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
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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).

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon 77D over the Pentax K-5 II

 77D K-5 II 
LaunchedFebruary 2017June 2013More modern by 46 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 II over the Canon 77D

 K-5 II 77D 

Common features in the Canon 77D and Pentax K-5 II

 77D K-5 II 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display size3"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).

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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.

Canon 77D vs Pentax K-5 II size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

Canon 77D vs Pentax K-5 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 77D
Portrait photography with Pentax K-5 II
80
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
74
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 77D
Street photography with Pentax K-5 II
72
screen articulates
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
offers focus by touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 77D
Sports photography with Pentax K-5 II
66
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
max frames per second very slow (6.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
78
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon 77D Travel photography details
Pentax K-5 II Travel photography details
79
connects via bluetooth
offers focus by touch
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
65
weather sealing
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 77D as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K-5 II as a Landscape photography camera
77
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
78
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 77D as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K-5 II as a Vlogging camera
73
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
features face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external microphone port
does not have image stabilization
33
image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone port
screen is not selfie friendly
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Canon 77D vs Pentax K-5 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 77D and Pentax K-5 II
 Canon EOS 77DPentax K-5 II
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