Canon 7D vs. Pentax K-5
Specifications
Below we compare the raw specifications of the 7D and K-5. Gray cells indicate that the cameras are equally (or equivalently) equipped in the corresponding category.
Canon EOS 7D | Pentax K-5 | |
| Sensor Resolution | 18MP (5184 x 3456px) | 16.3MP (4928 x 3264px) |
| Sensor Size | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
| ISO Range | 100-6400 (12800 expanded) | 80-12800 (51200 expanded) |
| Image Stabilization | No | Yes (sensor-based) |
| AF Points | 19 (all cross-type) | 11 (9 cross-type) |
| Focal Length Multiplier | 1.6x | 1.5x |
| Screen | 3.0" / 920,000px | 3.0" / 921,000px |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 1x | 0.92x |
| Minimum Shutter Speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/8000 second | 1/8000 second |
| Continuous Shooting | 8fps | 7fps |
| Cont. Shooting Buffer | JPEG: Unlimited / RAW: 15 | JPEG: 25 / RAW: 20 |
| Exposure Compensation | ±5EV | ±5EV |
| AE Bracketing | ±3 (3 frames) | ±2 (2, 3, or 5 frames) |
| WB Bracketing | Yes | Yes |
| Video Format | H.264 | MPEG4 |
| Onboard Mic | Mono | Mono |
| External Mic Connector | Yes | Yes |
| Video Resolution | 1080p (30, 25, or 24fps) 720p (60 or 50fps) VGA (60 or 50fps) | 1080p (25fps) 720p (30 or 25fps) VGA (30 or 25fps) |
| Manual Video Exposure | Aperture, Shutter Speed, and ISO | No |
| HDMI Out | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Seals | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life (CIPA) | 800 shots | 980 shots |
| Weight (w/ battery) | 860g / 1.9lb | 740g / 1.63lb |
| Dimensions | 148 x 111 x 74mm 5.83 x 4.37 x 2.91" | 131 x 97 x 73mm 5.16 x 3.82 x 2.87" |
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