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Canon T7 vs Pentax X-5

Portability
68
Imaging
68
Features
62
Overall
65
Canon EOS Rebel T7 front
 
Pentax X-5 front
Portability
65
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Canon T7 vs Pentax X-5 Key Specs

Canon T7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 475g - 129 x 101 x 78mm
  • Launched February 2018
  • Additionally Known as EOS 2000D
Pentax X-5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 22-580mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 595g - 119 x 86 x 107mm
  • Revealed August 2012
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Canon T7 vs Pentax X-5 Overview

Here is a thorough review of the Canon T7 and Pentax X-5, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Pentax. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the T7 (24MP) and X-5 (16MP) and the T7 (APS-C) and X-5 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The T7 was brought out 5 years later than the X-5 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon T7 being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the T7 scores against the X-5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon T7 over the Pentax X-5

 T7 X-5 
RevealedFebruary 2018August 2012Fresher by 68 months
Display resolution920k460kClearer display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax X-5 over the Canon T7

 X-5 T7 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Canon T7 and Pentax X-5

 T7 X-5 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Canon T7 vs Pentax X-5 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon T7 has exterior measurements of 129mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.1") and a weight of 475 grams (1.05 lbs) whilst the Pentax X-5 has sizing of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") having a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the T7 compared to the X-5.

Canon T7 vs Pentax X-5 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the T7 and X-5 is 68 and 65 respectively.

Canon T7 vs Pentax X-5 top view buttons comparison

Canon T7 vs Pentax X-5 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by going over technical specs. The visual below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the T7 and X-5.

As you can tell, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The T7 featuring a larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Canon T7 will offer you extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern T7 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon T7 vs Pentax X-5 sensor size comparison

Canon T7 vs Pentax X-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T7 vs Pentax X-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon T7 Portrait photography features
Pentax X-5 Portrait photography features
80
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
44
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon T7 Street photography advice
Pentax X-5 Street photography advice
61
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
50
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than average (595 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon T7
Sports photography with Pentax X-5
62
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
has phase detect autofocus
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery life (500 per charge)
53
long zoom range (22-580mm 26.4 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon T7 Travel photography info
Pentax X-5 Travel photography info
56
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery life (500 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
54
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (22mm)
long reach (580mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (595g)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon T7 Landscape photography advice
Pentax X-5 Landscape photography advice
67
manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery life (500 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
47
you can focus manually
quite wide (22mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon T7 Vlogging factors
Pentax X-5 Vlogging factors
28
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have external mic jack
27
quite wide (22mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
more heavy than average (595g)
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Canon T7 vs Pentax X-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T7 and Pentax X-5
 Canon EOS Rebel T7Pentax X-5
General Information
Brand Canon Pentax
Model type Canon EOS Rebel T7 Pentax X-5
Otherwise known as EOS 2000D -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2018-02-26 2012-08-22
Physical type Compact SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4+ -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 22-580mm (26.4x)
Highest aperture - f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Available lenses 326 -
Crop factor 1.6 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 920k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 230k dots
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 9.20 m (at ISO 100) 9.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 46 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 475g (1.05 lbs) 595g (1.31 lbs)
Dimensions 129 x 101 x 78mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.1") 119 x 86 x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 71 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.9 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1009 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 pictures 330 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E10 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $390 $230