Canon A490 vs Pentax K-5
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Canon A490 vs Pentax K-5 Key Specs
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- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 37-122mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
- 175g - 94 x 62 x 31mm
- Launched January 2010
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- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 740g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
- Revealed December 2010
- Superseded the Pentax K-7
- Updated by Pentax K-5 IIs
Canon A490 vs Pentax K-5 Overview
Here, we will be comparing the Canon A490 versus Pentax K-5, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Canon and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the A490 (10MP) and K-5 (16MP) and the A490 (1/2.3") and K-5 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizing.
AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsAppThe A490 was announced 11 months before the K-5 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon A490 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the A490 matches up against the K-5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon A490 vs Pentax K-5 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A490 & Pentax K-5. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon A490 Gallery & Pentax K-5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A490 over the Pentax K-5
A490 | K-5 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 over the Canon A490
K-5 | A490 | |||
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Revealed | December 2010 | January 2010 | More recent by 11 months | |
Manual focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen size | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 115k | Crisper screen (+806k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A490 and Pentax K-5
A490 | K-5 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Canon A490 vs Pentax K-5 Physical Comparison
When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon A490 offers outside measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Pentax K-5 has measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).
Look at the Canon A490 versus Pentax K-5 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the A490 versus the K-5.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A490 and K-5 is 93 and 60 respectively.
Canon A490 vs Pentax K-5 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is tough to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specs. The photograph here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A490 and K-5.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The A490 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Pentax K-5 will deliver extra detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older A490 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Canon A490 vs Pentax K-5 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A490 | Pentax K-5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Pentax |
Model | Canon PowerShot A490 | Pentax K-5 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2010-01-05 | 2010-12-18 |
Body design | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Prime II |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4928 x 3264 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 51200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 5 | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 37-122mm (3.3x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-5.8 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.5" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 115k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 424 (25, 30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 175 grams (0.39 lb) | 740 grams (1.63 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 94 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - | 980 shots |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 2 x AA | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $99 | $800 |