Canon 7D MII vs Pentax K-5 II

Lets take a deeper look at the Canon 7D MII versus Pentax K-5 II, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the 7D MII (20MP) and K-5 II (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The 7D MII was brought out 16 months after the K-5 II making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the 7D MII scores versus the K-5 II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 7D Mark II and Pentax K-5 II. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon 7D MII Gallery and Pentax K-5 II Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Canon 7D MII comes with external dimensions of 149mm x 112mm x 78mm (5.9" x 4.4" x 3.1") having a weight of 910 grams (2.01 lbs) while the Pentax K-5 II has specifications of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

Compare the Canon 7D MII versus Pentax K-5 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the 7D MII and the K-5 II.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 7D MII and K-5 II is 55 and 60 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specifications. The picture here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7D MII and K-5 II.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon 7D MII to give you more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger 7D MII should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.