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Canon T7i vs Pentax K-5 IIs

Portability
67
Imaging
67
Features
84
Overall
73
Canon EOS Rebel T7i front
 
Pentax K-5 IIs front
Portability
60
Imaging
57
Features
83
Overall
67

Canon T7i vs Pentax K-5 IIs Key Specs

Canon T7i
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 532g - 131 x 100 x 76mm
  • Revealed February 2017
  • Alternative Name is EOS 800D / Kiss X9i
  • Superseded the Canon T6i
  • Newer Model is Canon T8i
Pentax K-5 IIs
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase 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
  • Revealed June 2013
  • Superseded the Pentax K-5
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Canon T7i vs Pentax K-5 IIs Overview

Below is a in depth review of the Canon T7i vs Pentax K-5 IIs, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Canon and Pentax. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the T7i (24MP) and K-5 IIs (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The T7i was launched 3 years later than the K-5 IIs and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the T7i matches up against the K-5 IIs in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon T7i over the Pentax K-5 IIs

 T7i K-5 IIs 
RevealedFebruary 2017June 2013More recent by 46 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k921kClearer display (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 IIs over the Canon T7i

 K-5 IIs T7i 

Common features in the Canon T7i and Pentax K-5 IIs

 T7i K-5 IIs 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement

Canon T7i vs Pentax K-5 IIs Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon T7i features external dimensions of 131mm x 100mm x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 532 grams (1.17 lbs) and the Pentax K-5 IIs has proportions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon T7i vs Pentax K-5 IIs in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the T7i compared to the K-5 IIs.

Canon T7i vs Pentax K-5 IIs size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the T7i and K-5 IIs is 67 and 60 respectively.

Canon T7i vs Pentax K-5 IIs top view buttons comparison

Canon T7i vs Pentax K-5 IIs Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the T7i and K-5 IIs.

As you can see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Canon T7i to give greater detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The newer T7i will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon T7i vs Pentax K-5 IIs sensor size comparison

Canon T7i vs Pentax K-5 IIs Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon T7i as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K-5 IIs as a Portrait photography camera
80
manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
74
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon T7i Street photography information
Pentax K-5 IIs Street photography information
73
screen articulates
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
features touch focus
good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Canon T7i Sports photography details
Pentax K-5 IIs Sports photography details
66
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
supports phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
78
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking focus
weather proof
supports phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon T7i as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K-5 IIs as a Travel photography camera
80
connects via bluetooth
features touch focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
65
weather proof
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon T7i
Landscape photography with Pentax K-5 IIs
77
manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
78
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no low pass filter
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon T7i as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K-5 IIs as a Vlogging camera
73
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with microphone jack
no image stabilization
33
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with microphone port
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Canon T7i vs Pentax K-5 IIs Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T7i and Pentax K-5 IIs
 Canon EOS Rebel T7iPentax K-5 IIs
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Pentax
Model type Canon EOS Rebel T7i Pentax K-5 IIs
Also Known as EOS 800D / Kiss X9i -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2017-02-15 2013-06-04
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 7 Prime II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4928 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 51200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 45 11
Cross type focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF2
Available lenses 326 151
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.61x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 480 (25, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 532 grams (1.17 lb) 760 grams (1.68 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 Overall rating not tested 82
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 1208
Other
Battery life 600 shots 980 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $749 $749