Pentax K-50 vs Canon R5

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Pentax K-50 vs Canon R5

APS-C 372.1mm²
16.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 51,200

Go in depth with our full Pentax K-50 Review.
See real-world photos taken with the K-50.

35mm 864.0mm²
45.0 megapixels
ISO 100 - 51,200

Go in depth with our full Canon R5 Review.
See real-world photos taken with the R5.

Succeeded by the Pentax K-70
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Differences

Pentax K-50 advantages over Canon R5

Less expensive
$149 vs $4299
Save money for lenses or accessories
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

480 vs 320 shots
Capture more photos
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Canon R5 advantages over Pentax K-50

Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs none
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Larger sensor
35mm vs APS-C
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Shoot 4K video
No vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
More telephoto lens reach
105 mm vs 83 mm
Capture objects farther away with the kit lens
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Newer
4 years vs 11 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
HDMI out
HDMI out vs None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Higher-res screen
700k vs 307k pixels
More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
More viewfinder magnification
0.76x vs 0.61x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
More pixels
45.0 vs 16.3 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Dual card slots
Yes vs No
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Wider angle kit lens
24 mm vs 27 mm
Capture more of the scene with the included lens
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Higher extended ISO
102400 vs 51200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos

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Review Excerpt

We haven’t finished our review of the Pentax K-50, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
See our Pentax K-50 First Shots

We haven’t finished our review of the Canon R5, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
Read our Canon R5 Shooter's Report

The Competition

Compared to Sony A57

Pentax K-50

Sony A57

$149
APS-C

Lens selection
Higher effective ISO

$800
APS-C

In-camera panoramas
Tiltable Screen

Compare Pentax K-50 vs Sony A57

Canon R5

Sony A57

$3549
35mm

Larger sensor
Tilt-swivel screen

$800
APS-C

In-camera panoramas
Longer stills battery life

Compare Canon R5 vs Sony A57

Compared to Sony A37

Pentax K-50

Sony A37

$149
APS-C

Lens selection
Higher effective ISO

$600
APS-C

In-camera panoramas
Tiltable Screen

Compare Pentax K-50 vs Sony A37

Canon R5

Sony A37

$3549
35mm

Larger sensor
Tilt-swivel screen

$600
APS-C

In-camera panoramas
Longer stills battery life

Compare Canon R5 vs Sony A37

Compared to Nikon D3300

Pentax K-50

Nikon D3300

$149
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$206
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Pentax K-50 vs Nikon D3300

Canon R5

Nikon D3300

$3549
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
Focus peaking

$206
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Canon R5 vs Nikon D3300

Compared to Nikon Z7 II

Pentax K-50

Nikon Z7 II

$149
APS-C

Less expensive
More telephoto lens reach

$2730
35mm

Larger sensor
Shoot 4K video

Compare Pentax K-50 vs Nikon Z7 II

Canon R5

Nikon Z7 II

$3549
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
More telephoto lens reach

$2730
35mm

Less expensive
Lacks anti-aliasing filter

Compare Canon R5 vs Nikon Z7 II

Compared to Sony A1

Pentax K-50

Sony A1

$149
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

$6499
35mm

Larger sensor
Shoot 4K video

Compare Pentax K-50 vs Sony A1

Canon R5

Sony A1

$3549
35mm

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$6499
35mm

Slower slow-motion
NFC

Compare Canon R5 vs Sony A1

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