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Comparison of Canon EOS-1D Mark IV and Pentax K-5 II [S]ave

Attribute
Pentax K-5 II ×
Canon EOS-1D Mark IV ×
General
ModelPentax K-5 IICanon EOS-1D Mark IV
BrandPentaxCanon
Manufacturer urlhttps://us.ricoh-imaging.com/https://www.usa.canon.com/
Model numberK-5 II1D Mark IV
Camera formatPro SLRPro SLR
Release year (year)20122009
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)131156
Width (mm)7380
Height (mm)97157
Weight (g)1,2001,390
Waterproof--
PredecessorPentax K-5Canon 1D Mark III
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerSonyCanon
Effective megapixels (MP)16.316.1
Sensor formatAPS-CAPS-H
Sensor area (mm²)369.72518.94
Sensor width (mm)23.727.9
Sensor height (mm)15.618.6
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)4.815.7
Focal Length Multiplier (x)1.51.3
Aspect ratio3:23:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixedFixed
Self-cleaning++
Sensor shift image stabilization+-
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score8274
Dxo color depth score (bit)23.822.8
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)14.112
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)1,2351,320
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1728 x 1152(2.0 mp 3:2)
  • 3072 x 2048(6.3 mp 3:2)
  • 3936 x 2624(10.3 mp 3:2)
  • 4928 x 3264(16.1 mp other)
  • 2448 x 1632(4.0 mp 3:2)
  • 3552 x 2368(8.4 mp 3:2)
  • 3672 x 2448(9.0 mp 3:2)
  • 4320 x 2880(12.4 mp 3:2)
  • 4896 x 3264(16.0 mp 3:2)
Image file format
  • .dng)
  • 14-bit raw (.pef
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
  • 14-bit .cr2 raw
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
Continuous-mode (fps)6.710
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)30-
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVI (Motion JPEG)H.264 (.MOV)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Video usable as viewfinder--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountPentax K (KA/KAF/KAF2)Canon EF
Lenssmc Pentax 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 ED AL [IF] DC DA WR-
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)27.00 - 203.00-
Focal length (actual) (mm)18.00 - 135.00-
Zoom ratio (x)7.5-
Aperture range (f)0.03 - 0.29-
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)40-
Filter thread (mm)62-
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom--
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeTTL phase-difference: new SAFOX X AF sensor, 11 point (9 cross type focus point in the center) with light wavelength sensor45 user selectable points (39 f/2.8 cross-type) phase detection w/ AI Servo II; LV contrast detect
Auto focus assist light+-
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOptical / LCDOptical / LCD
Viewfinder typeSLR type; eye-level pentaprism, ~100% coverage, 0.92x mag., 21.7mm eyepoint, -2.5 to +1.5 diopterEye-level fixed pentaprism, 0.76x magnification, 20mm eyepoint, -3.0 to +1.0 diopter correction
Focus peaking--
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.610.58
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)0.920.76
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)921,000920,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)3210
Top deck display++
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)12,80012,800
Minimum iso (native)100100
Iso settingsAuto, 100-12800, expandable 80 to 51200Auto, 100 to 12,800 (standard), 50 to 102,400 (expanded)
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • cte
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent (d
  • kelvin temperature (up to 3 settings)
  • l)
  • manual (up to 3 settings)
  • n
  • shade
  • tungsten
  • w
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temp
  • custom (5 settings from camera)
  • daylight
  • flash
  • personal (5 settings from pc)
  • shade
  • tungsten
  • white fluorescent
Shutter speed range (s)1/8000 - 301/8000 - 30
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesTTL open-aperture: 77-segment, Center-weighted, Spot63-zone: AF linked evaluative, 13.5% partial, center-weighted average, 3.8% center / AF / multi spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesSensitivity Priority, Shutter and Aperture Priority; Digital filters (capture): Toy Camera, Retro, High Contrast, Extract Color-
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 12
  • 2
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)+-
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash+-
Flash modes
  • p-ttl
  • rear curtain sync. high-speed sync and wireless sync also available with pentax dedicated external flash.
  • red-eye reduction
  • slow-speed sync
  • e-ttl ii / evaluative / averaged
  • x-sync at 1/250 (1/300 w/ canon speedlite)
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)13-
Flash range descriptionDepends on lens-
Max flash sync (s)1/180-
Flash exposure compensation-2 to +1 EV in 0.5EV steps+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot Shoe, PC Sync socketHot shoe, PC sync
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • cf1
  • cf2
  • sd
  • sdh
Uhs supportNo UHS support-
Dual card slots-+
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • .dng)
  • 14-bit raw (.pef
  • 14-bit .cr2 raw
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack++
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant-+
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • optional wired or ir
  • canon n3 terminal / pc tether
Connections (extended)
  • 3.5mm external stereo mic jack
  • dc input
  • mini (type c) hmdi
  • wired remote
-
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.380.3
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.390.3
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)-40
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.39-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)6.710
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)2846
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)6.7-
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)22-
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)6.7-
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)22-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.230.1
Shutter lag (full af, live view - dslr) (s)1.25-
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - dslr) (s)0.4-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.20.08
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.25-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.090.05
Shutter lag (notes)OVF:Full AF lag, wide-area mode = 0.242sLive View:Full AF lag, phase-detect = 1.269sFull AF lag, contrast-detect = 1Live View:Quick Mode AF: 1.084sLive Mode AF: 1.255sPrefocused: 0.113s
Startup time (s)0.60.4
Play -> record time (s)0.30.1
Flash cycle time, full power (s)2.1-
Power
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)7401,500
Battery form factorProprietary D-LI90; optional D-BG4 Battery GripProprietary LP-E4
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary D-LI90 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x proprietary LP-E4 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included++
Internal charging supported--
Software
Included software
  • software cd-rom s-sw132
-
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresEssentially a K-5 with improved LCD, and updated SAFOX X AF sensor for better low-light autofocus performance.CompactFlash slot supports UDMA Mode 6 cards. Dual storage slots allow copying files between cards, storing different file types on each card



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