Canon T7i vs Pentax K-5 II

Its time to look more closely at the Canon T7i versus Pentax K-5 II, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Canon and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the T7i (24MP) and K-5 II (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The T7i was manufactured 3 years later than the K-5 II and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the T7i scores against the K-5 II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS Rebel T7i and Pentax K-5 II. The entire galleries are available at Canon T7i Gallery and Pentax K-5 II Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon T7i has outside measurements of 131mm x 100mm x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 532 grams (1.17 lbs) and the Pentax K-5 II has proportions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the T7i versus the K-5 II.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the T7i and K-5 II is 67 and 60 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by reading specs. The graphic here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the T7i and K-5 II.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Canon T7i to offer greater detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher T7i should have an advantage in sensor technology.