Canon 77D vs Pentax K-5 IIs
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Canon 77D vs Pentax K-5 IIs Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 540g - 131 x 100 x 76mm
- Revealed February 2017
- Additionally referred to as EOS 9000D
- Previous Model is Canon T6s
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 760g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
- Introduced June 2013
- Old Model is Pentax K-5

Canon 77D vs Pentax K-5 IIs Overview
On this page, we will be evaluating the Canon 77D and Pentax K-5 IIs, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Canon and Pentax. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the 77D (24MP) and K-5 IIs (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

The 77D was unveiled 3 years after the K-5 IIs which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the 77D grades against the K-5 IIs when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon 77D vs Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 77D & Pentax K-5 IIs. The full galleries are available at Canon 77D Gallery & Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 77D over the Pentax K-5 IIs
77D | K-5 IIs | |||
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Introduced | February 2017 | ![]() | June 2013 | More modern by 46 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 921k | Sharper screen (+119k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 IIs over the Canon 77D
K-5 IIs | 77D |
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Common features in the Canon 77D and Pentax K-5 IIs
77D | K-5 IIs | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen measurements |
Canon 77D vs Pentax K-5 IIs Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and volume. The Canon 77D comes with external dimensions of 131mm x 100mm x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Pentax K-5 IIs has sizing of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).
Contrast the Canon 77D and Pentax K-5 IIs in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the 77D compared to the K-5 IIs.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 77D and K-5 IIs is 66 and 60 respectively.

Canon 77D vs Pentax K-5 IIs Sensor Comparison
Often, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by checking specs. The pic below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 77D and K-5 IIs.
All in all, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Canon 77D to resolve extra detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher 77D provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

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


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Canon 77D vs Pentax K-5 IIs Specifications
Canon EOS 77D | Pentax K-5 IIs | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Pentax |
Model | Canon EOS 77D | Pentax K-5 IIs |
Also called as | EOS 9000D | - |
Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2017-02-15 | 2013-06-04 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
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 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4928 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 51200 | 51200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 45 | 11 |
Cross focus points | 45 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Canon EF/EF-S | Pentax KAF2 |
Amount of lenses | 326 | 151 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,040k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.51x | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 6.0fps | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/200 seconds | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 540g (1.19 lbs) | 760g (1.68 lbs) |
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 Overall score | 78 | 82 |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.6 | 23.9 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 13.3 | 14.1 |
DXO Low light score | 971 | 1208 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 600 photos | 980 photos |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $549 | $749 |