Canon T5 vs Pentax K-3 II Specifications

APS-C 332.3mm²
18.0 megapixels
ISO 100 - 6400

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APS-C 366.6mm²
24.4 megapixels
ISO 100 - 51,200

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Detailed specifications
Canon EOS Rebel T5 (EOS 1200D)
Pentax K-3 II

Links
Prices:	Compare Prices	Compare Prices
Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website	Manufacturer website
Predecessor:	Canon T3 T3 vs T5	Pentax K-3 K-3 vs K-3 II
Successor:	Canon T6 T5 vs T6	Pentax K-3 III K-3 II vs K-3 III
General
Model Number:	T5	K-3 II
Alternate Model Number(s):	EOS 1200D, EOS Kiss X70
Camera Format:	SLR	Pro SLR
Currently Manufactured:	No	Yes
Retail Price:	$549.99	$850.00
Street Price:	$399.00	$829.99
Date Available:	2014-03-15	2015-05-15
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes
Weight:	24.3 oz (689 g) includes batteries, kit lens	27.7 oz (785 g) includes batteries
Size:	5.1 x 3.9 x 3.1 in. (130 x 100 x 78 mm)	5.2 x 4.0 x 3.1 in. (132 x 102 x 77 mm)
Waterproof:	No	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:	Canon
Effective Megapixels:	18.0	24.4
Sensor Format:	APS-C	APS-C
Sensor size:	332.27mm² (22.30mm x 14.90mm)	366.6mm² (23.50mm x 15.60mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	4.30 microns	3.91 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	1.6x	1.5x
Aspect Ratio:	3:2	3:2
Color Filter Type:	RGBG	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:	Fixed	Optional
Self-Cleaning:	No	Yes
Sensor shift image stabilization:	No	Yes
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No	No
DxO Sensor Score:	63	80
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):	21.9	23.6
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):	11.3	13.6
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):	724	1,106
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	5184 x 3456 (17.9 MP, 3:2), 3456 x 2304 (8.0 MP, 3:2), 2592 x 1728 (4.5 MP, 3:2), 1920 x 1280 (2.5 MP, 3:2), 720 x 480 (0.3 MP, 3:2)	6016 x 4000 (24.1 MP, 3:2), 4608 x 3072 (14.2 MP, 3:2), 3072 x 2048 (6.3 MP, 3:2), 1920 x 1280 (2.5 MP, 3:2)
Image File Format:	JPEG, .CR2 RAW (14-bit), RAW+JPEG	JPEG (EXIF 2.30), 14-bit RAW (.PEF, .DNG), RAW+JPEG
Continuous-mode frames/second:	3.0	8.1
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes	Yes
Movie Resolution:	1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p) 1280x720 (60p/50p) 640x480 (30p/25p)	1920x1080 (60i/50i/30p/25p/24p) 1280x720 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p)
Movie File Format:	MOV (image data: H.264; audio: Linear PCM (monaural))	MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (MOV), Motion JPEG (AVI) for interval movie record
Composite Video Out:	No	No
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	n/a	n/a
Video Usable as Viewfinder:	n/a	n/a
HD Video Out:	Yes	Yes
HD Video Connection:	HDMI	HDMI

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	Canon EF/EF-S	Pentax K (KA/KAF/KAF2/3)
Lens:	Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II	n/a
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	29 - 88mm
Focal Length (actual):	18 - 55mm
Zoom Ratio:	3.06x
Aperture Range:	f/3.5 - 22 (wide) / f/5.6 - 38 (tele)
Integrated ND Filter:	No	No
Normal Focus Range:	25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:
Filter Thread:	58.0mm	n/a
Thread Type:	n/a	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	Yes	No
Digital Zoom:	No
Digital Zoom Values:	n/a
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	Phase Detect with TTL-CT-SIR AF-dedicated CMOS Sensor: 9 points; 1 cross-type f/5.6, 8 single-axis; Live View: Phase Detect, Contrast Detect, Face Detect modes	SAFOX 11 TTL phase-matching - 27 point (25 cross type focus points in the center)
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	Optical / LCD	Optical / LCD
Viewfinder Type:	SLR type; fixed eye-level pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.80x mag., 21mm eyepoint, -2.5 to +0.5 diopter	SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, ~100% coverage, 0.95x mag., TBDmm eyepoint, -2.5 to +1.5 diopter
Focus Peaking:	No	Yes
EVF Resolution:	n/a	n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):	0.50x	0.63x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):	0.80x	0.95x
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	3.0	3.2
Rear Display Resolution:	460,800 dots (153,600 px)	1,036,800 dots (345,600 px)
Touchscreen:	No	No
Articulating Screen:	No	No
Tilt Swivel Screen:	No	No
Selfie Screen:	No	No
Max Playback Zoom:		16.0x
Top Deck Display:	No	Yes

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):	6400	51200
Minimum ISO (native):	100	100
ISO Settings:	Auto, 100 - 6400 in 1/3 or 1EV steps, expandable to 12800	Auto, 100-51200 (1, 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps)
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent, Flash, Custom	Auto, Multi Auto WB, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent Light (D: Daylight Color, N:Daylight White, W:Cool White, L:Warm White), Tungsten Light, Flash, CTE, Manual (up to 3 settings), Color Temperature (up to 3 settings)
Shutter Speed Range:	1/4000 - 30 sec	1/8000 - 30 sec
Bulb Mode:	Yes	Yes
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	63-zone Evaluative (linked to any AF point), Center-weighted, Partial (10%); iFCL with dual layer sensor	TTL open-aperture: Multi-segment with 86K-pixel RGB sensor, Center-weighted, Spot
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	Flash Off, Creative Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night Portrait	Sensitivity Priority, Shutter and Aperture Priority; Digital filters (capture): Extract Color, Toy Camera, Retro, High Contrast, Shading, Invert Color, Unicolor Bold, Bold Monochrome; HDR: Auto, HDR1, HDR2, HDR3; Pixel Shift Resolution (On/Off)
Self Timer:	10, 2, Continuous (2-10) seconds	2 or 12 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):	No	Yes
High Resolution Composite:	No	24.0 megapixels
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes	No
Flash Modes:	E-TTL II Auto, Manual flash; Red-Eye Reduction; Second Curtain Synchro	P-TTL; Modes available depends on external flash mounted
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	9.2 m / 30.2 ft.	n/a
Flash Range Description:	Lens aperture dependent	n/a
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	Hot Shoe, PC Sync socket
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD / SDHC / SDXC	SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:	No UHS support	UHS-I
Other Memory:
Dual Card Slots:	No	Yes
RAW Capture Support:	Yes	Yes
Uncompressed Format:	.CR2 RAW (14-bit), RAW+JPEG	14-bit RAW (.PEF, .DNG), RAW+JPEG
Movie File Format:	MOV (image data: H.264; audio: Linear PCM (monaural))	MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (MOV), Motion JPEG (AVI) for interval movie record
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	Yes
Microphone Jack:	No	Yes
Headphone Jack:	No	Yes
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed	USB 3.0 Super Speed
PictBridge Compliant:	Yes	No
DPOF Compliant:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control Type:	Optional Wired (RS-60E3)	Optional Wired or IR
Connections (extended):	Mini (Type-C) HDMI-CEC, Wired Remote Jack	Micro (Type D) HMDI, USB 3.0 Micro B, DC input, wired remote jack, 3.5mm external stereo mic jack, 3.5mm stereo headphone jack

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):	0.36	<0.3
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):	0.36
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):	6
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):	0.48	0.60
Camera penalizes early shutter press?	No	No
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	3.0	8.1
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	12	60
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):	3.0	8.2
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):	6	22
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):	2.6	8.2
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):	4	23
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):	0.31 seconds	0.14 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):	1.62 seconds
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):	0.093 seconds	0.274 seconds
Shutter Lag (manual focus):	0.122 seconds	0.094 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):	0.27 seconds
Shutter Lag (prefocused):	0.113 seconds	0.090 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):	OVF: Full AF lag, wide-area AF mode = 0.163s Live View: Full AF lag, PDAF = 1.240s Full AF lag, CDAF = 1.617s Prefocused = 0.093s
Startup Time:	0.5 seconds	1.2 seconds
Play -> Record Time:	0.2 seconds	0.5 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:	1.7 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):	180 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):	500 shots	720 shots
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary LP-E10	Proprietary D-LI90
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeble	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary LP-E10 Lithium-ion rechargeble	1 x Proprietary D-LI90 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:	Yes	Yes
Internal Charging Supported:	No	No
Software
Included Software:	EOS Digital Solutions Disc	Software CD-ROM includes Digital Camera Utility 5
OS Compatibility:	Windows XP/Vista/7/8, Mac OS X 10.6+
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	18MP CMOS APS-C sensor, DIGIC 4 processor, Full HD 1080p movies.	Improved sensor-shift shake reduction (up to 4.5 stops), new Pixel Shift Resolution mode (4-shot composite provides full color information at each pixel and reduces noise), built-in GPS with ASTROTRACER and electronic compass.