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Canon 7D MII vs Pentax K-5

Portability
55
Imaging
63
Features
80
Overall
69
Canon EOS 7D Mark II front
 
Pentax K-5 front
Portability
60
Imaging
56
Features
82
Overall
66

Canon 7D MII vs Pentax K-5 Key Specs

Canon 7D MII
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000 (Increase to 51200)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 910g - 149 x 112 x 78mm
  • Released September 2014
  • Replaced the Canon 7D
Pentax K-5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 740g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Launched December 2010
  • Older Model is Pentax K-7
  • Updated by Pentax K-5 IIs
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Canon 7D MII vs Pentax K-5 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Canon 7D MII and Pentax K-5, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Pentax. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the 7D MII (20MP) and K-5 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The 7D MII was brought out 3 years later than the K-5 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the 7D MII matches up against the K-5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 7D MII over the Pentax K-5

 7D MII K-5 
LaunchedSeptember 2014December 2010Fresher by 46 months
Display resolution1040k921kCrisper display (+119k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 over the Canon 7D MII

 K-5 7D MII 

Common features in the Canon 7D MII and Pentax K-5

 7D MII K-5 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon 7D MII vs Pentax K-5 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Canon 7D MII features exterior dimensions of 149mm x 112mm x 78mm (5.9" x 4.4" x 3.1") with a weight of 910 grams (2.01 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-5 has specifications of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the 7D MII versus the K-5.

Canon 7D MII vs Pentax K-5 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the 7D MII and K-5 is 55 and 60 respectively.

Canon 7D MII vs Pentax K-5 top view buttons comparison

Canon 7D MII vs Pentax K-5 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at specifications. The graphic below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 7D MII and K-5.

Plainly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Canon 7D MII to resolve extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The more modern 7D MII will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon 7D MII vs Pentax K-5 sensor size comparison

Canon 7D MII vs Pentax K-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 7D MII vs Pentax K-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 7D MII Portrait photography factors
Pentax K-5 Portrait photography factors
77
you can focus manually
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
saves RAW formats
73
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 7D MII as a Street photography camera
Pentax K-5 as a Street photography camera
58
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Canon 7D MII Sports photography highlights
Pentax K-5 Sports photography highlights
69
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery (670 shots)
78
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon 7D MII Travel photography factors
Pentax K-5 Travel photography factors
58
weather proof
good resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
not so great battery (670 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
65
weather proof
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 7D MII
Landscape photography with Pentax K-5
70
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
2 card slots
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery (670 CIPA)
78
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 7D MII as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K-5 as a Vlogging camera
29
offers face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external microphone support
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external mic jack
display is not selfie friendly
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Canon 7D MII vs Pentax K-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 7D MII and Pentax K-5
 Canon EOS 7D Mark IIPentax K-5
General Information
Brand Canon Pentax
Model type Canon EOS 7D Mark II Pentax K-5
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2014-09-15 2010-12-18
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 (dual) Prime II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.4 x 15mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 336.0mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 4928 x 3264
Max native ISO 16000 12800
Max enhanced ISO 51200 51200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 65 11
Cross type focus points 65 9
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF2
Number of lenses 326 151
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x 0.61x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (59.94, 50. 29.97, 25, 24, 23.98 fps), 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50, 29.97, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (29.97, 25 fps) 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 424 (25, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 910g (2.01 pounds) 740g (1.63 pounds)
Dimensions 149 x 112 x 78mm (5.9" x 4.4" x 3.1") 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 70 82
DXO Color Depth rating 22.4 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.8 14.1
DXO Low light rating 1082 1162
Other
Battery life 670 pictures 980 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6N D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage media CompactFlash + SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 2 Single
Cost at release $1,086 $800