Canon M5 vs Pentax 3-K II – Comparison

Let’s compare the Canon M5 vs Pentax K-3 II.

Our comparison table below covers all the important specifications of each camera. Below that, we specifically talk about the new improvements and which model is better suited for your needs.

	Canon M5	Pentax K-3 II
Megapixels	24.2	24.3
Sensor Type	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Format	APS-C	APS-C
Crop Factor	1.6x	1.5x
AA Filter	Yes	On/Off
Image Resolution	6000 x 4000	6016 x 4000
Body Image Stabilization	Yes (Movie only)	Yes
Lens Mount	Canon EF-M	Pentax K
ISO	100 - 25,600	100 - 51,200
Expanded ISO	None	None
AF Points	49 Hybrid	27
Cross-type AF Points	Dual Pixel AF	25
Continuous Mode	7fps	8fps
LCD	3.2" - Articulating	3.2" - Fixed
LCD Resolution	1,620,000 dots	1,036,800 dots
Touchscreen	Yes	No
Focus Peaking	Yes	Yes
Top LCD Display	No	Yes
Viewfinder Type	EVF (2.36M)	Optical
Viewfinder Coverage	100%	100%
Viewfinder Magnification		0.95x
Video Resolution	1920x1080 (60/50/30/25/24p	1920x1080 (60i/50i/30/25/24p)
	1280x720 (60/50p)	1280x720 (60/50p)
Microphone Jack	Yes	Yes
Headphone Jack	No	Yes
Memory Card Type	SD	SD + SD
Dual Card Slots	No	Yes
SD UHS Support	UHS-I	UHS-I
Fastest Shutter Speed	1/4000	1/8000
Slowest Shutter Speed	30"	30"
Bulb Mode	Yes	Yes
JPEG Buffer Size	27	60
RAW Buffer Size	18	22
Time Lapse	Yes	Yes
Built-in Flash	Yes	No
Max Flash Sync Speed	1/200	1/180
Startup Time	1.2s	1.2s
Built-in Wi-Fi	Yes	No
Built-in GPS	No	Yes
Built- in NFC	Yes	No
Bluetooth	Yes	No
USB Type	USB 2.0	USB 3.0
Environmentally Sealed	No	Yes
Battery Life (CIPA)	295 shots	720 shots
Battery Included	Yes (LP-E17)	Yes (D-LI90)
Weight	15.0 oz (427g)	27.07 oz (785g)
Size	4.6 x 3.5 x 2.4"	5.2 x 4.0 x 3.1"
Price	Amazon	Amazon
Release Date	2016	2015

Canon M5 Advantages:

• AF Points – 49 vs 27.

• LCD – It’s articulated.

• LCD Resolution – Higher resolution.

• Touchscreen Support

• Built-in Flash

• Max Flash Sync Speed – 1/200 vs 1/180.

• Built-in Wi-Fi

• Built-in NFC

• Bluetooth Support

• Weight – The Canon M5 weighs 358g less.

• Size – The Canon M5 is noticeably smaller.

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Pentax K-3 II Advantages:

• AA Filter – You can turn it on and off.

• Body Image Stabilization – The Pentax K-3 II has built-in body stabilization for photos and videos, which is an excellent feature for traveling and shooting in low light.

• ISO – 51,200 vs 25,600. Higher maximum ISO sensitivity.

• Continuous Mode – 8 vs 7. It’s an advantage, but not something you will really notice that often.

• Top LCD Display – When shooting in semi-auto/manual modes, you can quickly preview all of your settings.

• Headphone Jack – Useful for previewing your audio quality straight out the camera.

• Dual Card Slots – More room for extra photos, or simply for backup.

• JPEG Buffer Size – 60 vs 27. Useful for long bursts.

• RAW Buffer Size – 22 vs 18.

• Faster Max Shutter Speed – 1/8000 vs 1/4000.

• Built-in GPS

• USB 3.0 – Faster file transferring out the camera.

• Environmentally Sealed – The Pentax K-3 II is much more protected for shooting outdoors in difficult terrain and bad weather conditions.

• Battery Life – 720 shots vs 295 shots.

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