Canon EOS 5DS vs Pentax K-3

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS 5DS Pentax K-3
      BrandCanonPentax
      ModelEOS 5DSK-3
      Successor ModelPentax K-3 Mark II
      MSRP$3699/£2999/€3999 (body only)$1299 / £1099 body only, $1699 / £1449 with 18-135 WR lens, $1599 / £1399 for limited edition silver body
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS 5DS Pentax K-3
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeFull FrameAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions36 x 24 mm23.5 x 15.6 mm
      Total Pixels53 Megapixel24.71 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels50.6 Megapixel23.35 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 6,400100 - 51,200
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 12,800
      Photo Canon EOS 5DS Pentax K-3
      ProcessorDual DIGIC 6PRIME III
      Max Image Resolution8688 x 57926016 x 4000
      Other Resolutions4608 x 3072, 3072 x 2048, 1920 x 1080
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2, 16:93:2
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, normalBest, better, good
      Bit Depth14-Bit14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      Focus Canon EOS 5DS Pentax K-3
      Focusing SystemDual Pixel CMOS AF
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoAutomatic, Full-Time Servo, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFContinuous-Servo AF, , Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-2 to +18 EV
      Number of Focus Points6127
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points4125
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Canon EOS 5DS Pentax K-3
      Lens MountCanon EFPentax KAF2
      Crop Factor1x1.5x
      Image StabilizationSensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon EOS 5DS Pentax K-3
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyClearView II TFT-LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.2"3.2"
      Screen Resolution1,040k dot1,037k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Canon EOS 5DS Pentax K-3
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Optical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.71x0.95x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.71x0.63x
      Viewfinder Eyepoint21 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +1-2.5 to +1.5
      Shutter Canon EOS 5DS Pentax K-3
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/8000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting5.0 fps8.3 fps
      Flash Canon EOS 5DS Pentax K-3
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      on
      off
      red-eye
      slow sync
      slow sync + red-eye
      trailing curtain sync
      high speed
      wireless
      manual
      Flash Range13.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec1/180 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemE-TTL II
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, PC TerminalHot Shoe, PC Terminal, Wireless
      Exposure Canon EOS 5DS Pentax K-3
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Partial
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range0 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments) ±2 EV (2, 3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      DXO Canon EOS 5DS Pentax K-3
      DxO Low Light ISO23811216
      DxO Color Depth24.723.7
      DxO Dynamic Range12.413.4
      DxO Overall Score8780
      Video Canon EOS 5DS Pentax K-3
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsH.264MPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min25 min
      Terminals Canon EOS 5DS Pentax K-3
      USB SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Mini
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMonoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Canon EOS 5DS Pentax K-3
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi Optional
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Wired and wireless optional, wired or wireless
      Environmental Canon EOS 5DS Pentax K-3
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C14 to 104°F / -10 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%
      Physical Canon EOS 5DS Pentax K-3
      Dimensions152 x 116 x 76 mm (5.98 x 4.57 x 2.99")131 x 100 x 77 mm (5.16 x 3.94 x 3.03")
      Weight (inc. batteries)930 g (2.05 lb / 32.80 oz)800 g (1.76 lb / 28.22 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)9.9 x 7.4 x 5.85"8.3 x 6.4 x 3.7"
      Package Weight3.765 lb3.1 lb
      Power and Storage Canon EOS 5DS Pentax K-3
      Battery PackLP-E6D-LI90
      Battery Life700 shots560 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSlot 1: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Slot 2: CompactFlash (UDMA 7)
      Dual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Other Canon EOS 5DS Pentax K-3
      Self Timer 2 or 10 secs 2 or 12 seconds
      Orientation Sensor
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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