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Canon T7i vs Pentax K-5

Portability
67
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Canon EOS Rebel T7i front
 
Pentax K-5 front
Portability
60
Imaging
56
Features
82
Overall
66

Canon T7i vs Pentax K-5 Key Specs

Canon T7i
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 532g - 131 x 100 x 76mm
  • Launched February 2017
  • Additionally referred to as EOS 800D / Kiss X9i
  • Previous Model is Canon T6i
  • Refreshed by Canon T8i
Pentax K-5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 740g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Announced December 2010
  • Succeeded the Pentax K-7
  • Later Model is Pentax K-5 IIs
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Canon T7i vs Pentax K-5 Overview

The following is a extensive assessment of the Canon T7i vs Pentax K-5, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Canon and Pentax. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the T7i (24MP) and K-5 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The T7i was unveiled 6 years after the K-5 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the T7i scores versus the K-5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon T7i over the Pentax K-5

 T7i K-5 
AnnouncedFebruary 2017December 2010Newer by 76 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k921kCrisper display (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 over the Canon T7i

 K-5 T7i 

Common features in the Canon T7i and Pentax K-5

 T7i K-5 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement

Canon T7i vs Pentax K-5 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Canon T7i provides exterior dimensions of 131mm x 100mm x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 532 grams (1.17 lbs) while the Pentax K-5 has specifications of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).

Examine the Canon T7i vs Pentax K-5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the T7i compared to the K-5.

Canon T7i vs Pentax K-5 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the T7i and K-5 is 67 and 60 respectively.

Canon T7i vs Pentax K-5 top view buttons comparison

Canon T7i vs Pentax K-5 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over a spec sheet. The pic here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the T7i and K-5.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Canon T7i to offer extra detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher T7i should have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon T7i vs Pentax K-5 sensor size comparison

Canon T7i vs Pentax K-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T7i vs Pentax K-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon T7i Portrait photography info
Pentax K-5 Portrait photography info
80
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
73
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon T7i as a Street photography camera
Pentax K-5 as a Street photography camera
73
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
provides focus by touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Canon T7i Sports photography details
Pentax K-5 Sports photography details
67
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
comes with phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
78
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
supports phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon T7i Travel photography features
Pentax K-5 Travel photography features
80
has bluetooth
provides focus by touch
megapixel count decent (24MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
65
weather sealing
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon T7i Landscape photography info
Pentax K-5 Landscape photography info
77
has manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
78
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon T7i as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K-5 as a Vlogging camera
73
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have microphone port
lack of image stabilization
33
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with mic socket
display isn't selfie friendly
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Canon T7i vs Pentax K-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T7i and Pentax K-5
 Canon EOS Rebel T7iPentax K-5
General Information
Make Canon Pentax
Model Canon EOS Rebel T7i Pentax K-5
Also called as EOS 800D / Kiss X9i -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2017-02-15 2010-12-18
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 7 Prime II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 4928 x 3264
Highest native ISO 25600 12800
Highest boosted ISO 51200 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 45 11
Cross focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF2
Total lenses 326 151
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.61x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 6.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 424 (25, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file 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 Optional Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 532g (1.17 lb) 740g (1.63 lb)
Dimensions 131 x 100 x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 82
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.1
DXO Low light score not tested 1162
Other
Battery life 600 pictures 980 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - 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 compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail price $749 $800