Canon 80D vs Pentax K-5

Let's take a closer look at the Canon 80D vs Pentax K-5, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Pentax. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the 80D (24MP) and K-5 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The 80D was released 5 years later than the K-5 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the 80D scores versus the K-5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 80D & Pentax K-5. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon 80D Gallery & Pentax K-5 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon 80D has got exterior measurements of 139mm x 105mm x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") along with a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-5 has measurements 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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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the 80D compared to the K-5.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the 80D and K-5 is 59 and 60 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading through specs. The visual here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 80D and K-5.

All in all, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Canon 80D to resolve more detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The more modern 80D should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.