Canon 80D with Pentax K-5 IIs Comparison

Canon 80D and Pentax K-5 IIs Main Features

  • February, 2016
  • June, 2013
  • 24 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • 16 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • 100 - 16000 ISO
  • 100 - 12800 ISO
  • -
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3" Articulated Screen
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder
  • Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder
  • 7.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 7.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • 139 x 105 x 79 mm, 730g.
  • 131 x 97 x 73 mm, 760g.
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Canon 80D Scores


Imaging score
60
Features score
86
Value for money score
90
Portability score
73
Overall score
79

Pentax K-5 IIs Scores


Imaging score
60
Features score
78
Value for money score
86
Portability score
74
Overall score
73

Pentax K-5 IIs with Canon EOS 80D Overview


Let's compare Canon EOS 80D with Pentax K-5 IIs. These models are included in the Semi-Pro DSLR cameras. Canon 80D was released in 2016, and Pentax K-5 IIs in 2013. EOS 80D is newer, which is a plus. K-5 IIs 3 years older. However 3 years, the difference is not so bad.
The sensor resolution of EOS 80D is greater than that of K-5 IIs. The difference of 8 MP is quite a lot. The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
The minimum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is . A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. The maximum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is . K-5 IIs has image stabilization(Sensor-shift), EOS 80D doesn’t, it is a big minus. Both cameras feature a 3-inch articulated screen.
Both cameras have a optical (pentaprism) viewfinder. All viewfinders has no electronic viewfinderk dot resolution. Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Canon EOS 80D has 7.0 fps continuous shooting. Canon EOS 80D has 7.0 fps continuous shooting.

General EOS 80D K-5 IIs
Brand Canon Pentax
Model EOS 80D K-5 IIs
Announced February, 2016 June, 2013
Body Type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Lens
Lens Mount Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF2
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier 1.6 1.5
Number of Lenses 321 150
Macro Focus Range n/a n/a
Screen
Screen Size 3" 3"
Screen Type Articulated Fixed
Screen Resolution 1040k pixels 921k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.6 0.61
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 45 11
Number of Cross Focus Points 45 9
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/30 sec 1/30 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/8000 sec 1/8000 sec
Continuous Shooting 7.0 fps 7.0 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 12.00 13.00
Flash Modes n/a Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ±5 EV ± EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size APS-C APS-C
Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Sensor Dimensions 22.5 x 15 mm mm
Sensor Area 337.5 mm² 0.0 mm²
Sensor Resolution 24 MP 16 MP
Max Image Resolution 6000 x 4000 4928 x 3264
Max Native ISO 16000 12800
Min Native ISO 100 100
Max Boosted ISO 25600 51200
Min Boosted ISO 0 80
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS None Optional
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Battery
Battery Life 960 shots 980 shots
Battery Type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Model LP-E6N D-LI90
Physical
Weight 730 g 760 g
Physical Dimensions 139 x 105 x 79 mm 131 x 97 x 73 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I support) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage Slots 1 1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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