Canon 80D vs Pentax K-5 IIs
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![Canon EOS 80D front Canon EOS 80D front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-EOS-80D/Canon-80D-front.jpg)
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Canon 80D vs Pentax K-5 IIs Key Specs
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- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand 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
- Succeeded the Pentax K-5
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Canon 80D vs Pentax K-5 IIs Overview
Lets look closer at the Canon 80D versus Pentax K-5 IIs, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by brands Canon and Pentax. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the 80D (24MP) and K-5 IIs (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).
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The 80D was announced 2 years later than the K-5 IIs and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the 80D scores vs the K-5 IIs when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Canon 80D vs Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 80D & Pentax K-5 IIs. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon 80D Gallery & Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 80D over the Pentax K-5 IIs
80D | K-5 IIs | |||
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Introduced | February 2016 | ![]() | June 2013 | More recent by 33 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 921k | Sharper display (+119k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 IIs over the Canon 80D
K-5 IIs | 80D |
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Common features in the Canon 80D and Pentax K-5 IIs
80D | K-5 IIs | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display sizing |
Canon 80D vs Pentax K-5 IIs Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon 80D provides outer measurements of 139mm x 105mm x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") with a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-5 IIs has dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon 80D versus Pentax K-5 IIs in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the 80D and the K-5 IIs.
![Canon 80D vs Pentax K-5 IIs size comparison Canon 80D vs Pentax K-5 IIs size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-80D-vs-Pentax-K-5-IIs-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 80D and K-5 IIs is 59 and 60 respectively.
![Canon 80D vs Pentax K-5 IIs top view buttons comparison Canon 80D vs Pentax K-5 IIs top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-80D-vs-Pentax-K-5-IIs-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon 80D vs Pentax K-5 IIs Sensor Comparison
Often, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading through specifications. The visual underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 80D and K-5 IIs.
Plainly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon 80D to give you greater detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The newer 80D should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
![Canon 80D vs Pentax K-5 IIs sensor size comparison Canon 80D vs Pentax K-5 IIs sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-EOS-80D-vs-Pentax-K-5-IIs-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon 80D vs Pentax K-5 IIs Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon 80D vs Pentax K-5 IIs Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon 80D vs Pentax K-5 IIs Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-80D-vs-Pentax-K-5-IIs-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Canon 80D vs Pentax K-5 IIs Specifications
Canon EOS 80D | Pentax K-5 IIs | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Pentax |
Model type | Canon EOS 80D | Pentax K-5 IIs |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2016-02-18 | 2013-06-04 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 6 | Prime II |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 22.5 x 15mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 337.5mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias 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 | 16000 | 12800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 25600 | 51200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 45 | 11 |
Cross type focus points | 45 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Canon EF/EF-S | Pentax KAF2 |
Amount of lenses | 326 | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 1,040k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.6x | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 7.0 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 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 |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/250 secs | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) | 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 730 grams (1.61 lb) | 760 grams (1.68 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 139 x 105 x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") | 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 79 | 82 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.6 | 23.9 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.2 | 14.1 |
DXO Low light rating | 1135 | 1208 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 960 photos | 980 photos |
Battery type | 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 | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I support) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $1,199 | $749 |