Canon 5D vs Pentax K-7 Specifications

35mm 855.6mm²
12.8 megapixels
ISO 100 - 1600

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APS-C 369.7mm²
14.6 megapixels
ISO 100 - 3200

Go in depth with our full Pentax K-7 Review.
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Detailed specifications
Canon EOS 5D
Pentax K-7

Links
Prices:
Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website	Manufacturer website
Predecessor:		Pentax K20D K20D vs K-7
Successor:	Canon 5D Mark II 5D vs 5D Mark II	Pentax K-5 K-7 vs K-5
General
Model Number:	5D	K-7
Alternate Model Number(s):
Camera Format:	Pro SLR	Pro SLR
Currently Manufactured:	No	No
Retail Price:	$3499.99	$1299.95
Street Price:
Date Available:	2005-08-22	2009-07-15
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes
Weight:	28.6 oz (810 g)	26.7 oz (758 g) includes batteries
Size:	6.0 x 4.4 x 3.0 in. (152 x 113 x 75 mm)	5.1 x 3.8 x 2.9 in. (130 x 97 x 74 mm)
Waterproof:	No	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:	Canon
Effective Megapixels:	12.8	14.6
Sensor Format:	35mm	APS-C
Sensor size:	855.62mm² (35.80mm x 23.90mm)	369.72mm² (23.7mm x 15.6mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	8.20 microns	5.07 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	1.0x	1.5x
Aspect Ratio:	3:2	3:2
Color Filter Type:	RGBG	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:	Fixed	Fixed
Self-Cleaning:	No	Yes
Sensor shift image stabilization:	No	Yes
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No	No
DxO Sensor Score:	71	61
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):	22.9	22.6
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):	11.1	10.6
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):	1,368	536
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	4368 x 2912 (12.7 MP, 3:2), 3168 x 2112 (6.7 MP, 3:2), 2496 x 1664 (4.2 MP, 3:2)	4672 x 3104 (14.5 MP, Other), 3936 x 2624 (10.3 MP, 3:2), 3072 x 2048 (6.3 MP, 3:2), 1728 x 1152 (2.0 MP, 3:2)
Image File Format:	JPEG (EXIF 2.21), RAW (.CR2)	JPEG (EXIF 2.21), RAW (.PEF, .DNG)
Continuous-mode frames/second:	3.0	5.2
Video Capture
Can take movies:	No	Yes
Movie Resolution:		1280x720 (30) 1536x1024 (30) 640x416 (30)
Movie File Format:		AVI (Motion JPEG)
Composite Video Out:	Yes	Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	Yes	Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder:	No	No
HD Video Out:		Yes
HD Video Connection:		HDMI

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	Canon EF	Pentax K (KA/KAF/KAF2)
Lens:	n/a	n/a
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):
Focal Length (actual):
Zoom Ratio:
Aperture Range:
Integrated ND Filter:	No	No
Normal Focus Range:
Macro Focus Range:
Filter Thread:	n/a	n/a
Thread Type:	n/a	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	No	No
Digital Zoom:	No	No
Digital Zoom Values:	n/a	n/a
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	9-point (plus 6 invisible assist points), TTL-CT-SIR CMOS	11-point TTL phase-matching (SAFOX VIII)
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	Optical / LCD (playback only)	Optical / LCD
Viewfinder Type:	SLR type, eye-level pentaprism	SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.92x mag., -2.5 to 1.5 diopter
Focus Peaking:	No	No
EVF Resolution:	n/a	n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):		0.61x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):		0.92x
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	2.5	3.0
Rear Display Resolution:	230,000 dots	921,000 dots
Touchscreen:	No	No
Articulating Screen:	No	No
Tilt Swivel Screen:		No
Selfie Screen:		No
Max Playback Zoom:	10.0x	32.0x
Top Deck Display:	Yes	Yes

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):	1600	3200
Minimum ISO (native):	100	100
ISO Settings:	100 - 1600 in 1/3-stop increments, expandable to 50 / 3200	Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400 (expanded)
Auto ISO Mode:	No	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent light, Flash, Custom, Color Temperature	Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent (W, D, N), Flash, Color Temperature
Shutter Speed Range:	1/8000 - 30 sec	1/8000 - 30 sec
Bulb Mode:	Yes	Yes
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	TTL full-aperture w/ 35-zone SPC: AF-linked Evaluative, 8% partial, 3.5% spot, center-weighted avg.	TTL open-aperture: 77-segment, Center-weighted, Spot
Program Auto Exposure:	No	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:		Sensitivity Priority, Shutter and Aperture Priority, USER, Movie
Self Timer:	10 seconds	2 or 12 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):		Yes
High Resolution Composite:	No	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	No	Yes
Flash Modes:	n/a	On, Redeye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync + Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	n/a	13.0 m / 42.7 ft.
Flash Range Description:	n/a	Depends on lens
Max Flash Sync:	1/200	1/180
Flash Exposure Compensation:	+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps	-2 to +1 EV in 0.5EV steps
External Flash Connection:	Hot Shoe, Sync Terminal	Hot Shoe, PC-Sync Socket
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:		Full TTL exposure
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	CF1 / CF2 / Microdrive	SD / SDHC
UHS Support:
Other Memory:
Dual Card Slots:	Yes	No
RAW Capture Support:	Yes	Yes
Uncompressed Format:	RAW (.CR2)	RAW (.PEF, .DNG)
Movie File Format:		AVI (Motion JPEG)
Included Memory:	No memory included	No memory included
Included Memory Type:
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	No	No
NFC:	No	No
Bluetooth:	No	No
Built-In GPS:	No	No
Microphone Jack:	No	No
Headphone Jack:	No	No
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed	USB 2.0 High Speed
PictBridge Compliant:	Yes	No
DPOF Compliant:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control Type:	Remote w/ N3-type contact	Wired or IR
Connections (extended):	DC In	DC input, wired remote, external stereo mic jack

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):	0.40	<0.3
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):	0.33	<0.3
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):	17	13
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):
Camera penalizes early shutter press?		No
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	3.0	5.2
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	98	20
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):	0.15 seconds	0.09 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):	0.15 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):
Shutter Lag (manual focus):	0.133 seconds	0.075 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):		0.15 seconds
Shutter Lag (prefocused):	0.078 seconds	0.074 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):	Tested with Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 macro lens	Live View Phase-Detect Full AF: 1.2 seconds Contrast-Detect Full AF: 2.3 seconds Prefocused: 0.405 second
Startup Time:	0.1 seconds	0.6 seconds
Play -> Record Time:	0.0 seconds	0.1 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:		3.7 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):	800 shots	740 shots
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	1 x BP-511 / BP-511A / BP-512 / BP-514, 1 x CR2016	Proprietary D-LI90
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium Ion rechargeable	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary BP-511A Lithium Ion rechargable	1 x Proprietary D-LI90 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:
Internal Charging Supported:
Software
Included Software:	Digital Photo Professional, ZoomBrowserEX / ImageBrowser, PhotoStitch, Remote Capture,TWAIN and WIA drivers	CD-ROM S-SW74/75
OS Compatibility:	Windows, MacOS	Windows XP/Vista, MacOS 10.2 or later
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:		Sensor-shift image stabilization, new 77-segment metering system, Distortion and Lateral Chromatic Aberrations correction, High Dynamic Range (HDR) image capture mode, HD Movie capture (1280x720, 1536x1024, 640x416 all at 30 frames per second), HDMI output, magnesium alloy body.