Canon T7i vs Pentax K-5
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Canon T7i vs Pentax K-5 Key Specs
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- 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
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).
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuitThe 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.
Canon T7i vs Pentax K-5 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS Rebel T7i and Pentax K-5. The full galleries are available at Canon T7i Gallery and Pentax K-5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon T7i over the Pentax K-5
T7i | K-5 | |||
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Announced | February 2017 | December 2010 | Newer by 76 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 921k | Crisper 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 |
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Common features in the Canon T7i and Pentax K-5
T7i | K-5 | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focus | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon T7i vs Pentax K-5 Specifications
Canon EOS Rebel T7i | Pentax K-5 | |
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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 |