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Canon 7D MII vs Pentax K-5 IIs

Portability
55
Imaging
63
Features
80
Overall
69
Canon EOS 7D Mark II front
 
Pentax K-5 IIs front
Portability
60
Imaging
58
Features
83
Overall
68

Canon 7D MII vs Pentax K-5 IIs Key Specs

Canon 7D MII
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000 (Bump to 51200)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 910g - 149 x 112 x 78mm
  • Announced September 2014
  • Previous Model is Canon 7D
Pentax K-5 IIs
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push 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
  • Revealed June 2013
  • Previous Model is Pentax K-5
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Canon 7D MII vs Pentax K-5 IIs Overview

Here, we are comparing the Canon 7D MII vs Pentax K-5 IIs, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by brands Canon and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the 7D MII (20MP) and K-5 IIs (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The 7D MII was released 16 months after the K-5 IIs making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the 7D MII grades versus the K-5 IIs in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

 7D MII K-5 IIs 
RevealedSeptember 2014June 2013Newer by 16 months
Display resolution1040k921kClearer display (+119k dot)

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

 K-5 IIs 7D MII 

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

 7D MII K-5 IIs 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Canon 7D MII vs Pentax K-5 IIs Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon 7D MII has outer dimensions of 149mm x 112mm x 78mm (5.9" x 4.4" x 3.1") with a weight of 910 grams (2.01 lbs) and the Pentax K-5 IIs has proportions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") and 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 that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the 7D MII against the K-5 IIs.

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

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 7D MII and K-5 IIs is 55 and 60 respectively.

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

Canon 7D MII vs Pentax K-5 IIs Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through a spec sheet. The picture here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 7D MII and K-5 IIs.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Canon 7D MII to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer 7D MII should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon 7D MII Portrait photography highlights
Pentax K-5 IIs Portrait photography highlights
77
you can focus manually
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
74
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 7D MII
Street photography with Pentax K-5 IIs
58
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Canon 7D MII as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K-5 IIs as a Sports photography camera
69
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
comes with phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
low battery power (670 per charge)
79
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon 7D MII Travel photography advice
Pentax K-5 IIs Travel photography advice
58
weather sealing
good resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
low battery power (670 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
65
environment proof
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 7D MII Landscape photography highlights
Pentax K-5 IIs Landscape photography highlights
70
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice screen size (3")
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
has dual storage slots
does not have image stabilization
low battery power (670 shots)
79
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
delivers RAW files
environment proof
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 7D MII Vlogging highlights
Pentax K-5 IIs Vlogging highlights
29
supports face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic jack
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external mic jack
display isn't selfie friendly
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Canon 7D MII vs Pentax K-5 IIs Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 7D MII and Pentax K-5 IIs
 Canon EOS 7D Mark IIPentax K-5 IIs
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Pentax
Model Canon EOS 7D Mark II Pentax K-5 IIs
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2014-09-15 2013-06-04
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 area 336.0mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 4928 x 3264
Highest native ISO 16000 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 65 11
Cross focus points 65 9
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF2
Number of lenses 326 151
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
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
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 480 (25, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 910 gr (2.01 pounds) 760 gr (1.68 pounds)
Physical 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 score 70 82
DXO Color Depth score 22.4 23.9
DXO Dynamic range score 11.8 14.1
DXO Low light score 1082 1208
Other
Battery life 670 photographs 980 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6N D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media CompactFlash + SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Two Single
Pricing at release $1,086 $749