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Canon 77D vs Pentax K-5 IIs

Portability
66
Imaging
68
Features
85
Overall
74
Canon EOS 77D front
 
Pentax K-5 IIs front
Portability
60
Imaging
58
Features
83
Overall
68

Canon 77D vs Pentax K-5 IIs Key Specs

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

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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.

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

 77D K-5 IIs 
IntroducedFebruary 2017June 2013More modern by 46 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k921kSharper 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 

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

 77D K-5 IIs 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen dimensions3"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).

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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.

Canon 77D vs Pentax K-5 IIs size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

Canon 77D vs Pentax K-5 IIs Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 77D
Portrait photography with Pentax K-5 IIs
80
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
74
manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 77D Street photography highlights
Pentax K-5 IIs Street photography highlights
72
screen can move to multiple angles
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
comes with touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Canon 77D Sports photography highlights
Pentax K-5 IIs Sports photography highlights
67
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
comes with phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
79
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon 77D Travel photography details
Pentax K-5 IIs Travel photography details
80
supports bluetooth
comes with touch focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
65
weather sealing
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 77D as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K-5 IIs as a Landscape photography camera
77
focusing manually
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
79
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 77D as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K-5 IIs as a Vlogging camera
73
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic support
no image stabilization
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external microphone support
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Canon 77D vs Pentax K-5 IIs Specifications

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