| General | Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Pentax K-5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Pentax |
| Model | EOS Rebel SL1 | K-5 II |
| Predecessor Model | Pentax K-5 | |
| Successor Model | Canon EOS Rebel SL2 | Pentax K-5 IIs |
| MSRP | $799.99/£799 with 18-55mm STM | Body Only:$1,299.95 |
| Camera Type | Interchangeable Lens | Interchangeable Lens |
| Body Type | DSLR | DSLR |
| Video Capture |
| Sensor | Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Pentax K-5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor Dimensions | 22.3 x 14.9 mm | 23.7 x 15.7 mm |
| Total Pixels | 18.5 Megapixel | 16.9 Megapixel |
| Effective Pixels | 18.0 Megapixel | 16.3 Megapixel |
| Low Pass Filter | ||
| Native ISO Range | 100 - 12,800 | 100 - 12,800 |
| Boosted ISO Range | 100 - 25,600 | 80 - 51,200 |
| Photo | Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Pentax K-5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | DIGIC 5 | PRIME II |
| Max Image Resolution | 5184 x 3456 | 4928 x 3264 |
| Other Resolutions | 5184 x 2912, 4608 x 3456,3456 x 3456, 3456 x 2304, 3456 x 1944, 3072 x 2304, 2592 x 1728, 2592 x 1456, 2304 x 1728, 2304 x 2304, 1920 x 1280, 1920 x 1080, 1728 x 1728, 1696 x 1280, 1280 x 1280, 720 x 480, 720 x 400, 640 x 480, 480 x 480 | 3936 x 2624, 3072 x 2048, 1728 x 1152 |
| Image Aspect Ratios | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 | 3:2 |
| JPEG Quality Levels | Good, Better, Best, Premium | |
| Bit Depth | 14-Bit | |
| Timelapse Recording | ||
| WB Bracketing | 3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis |
| Focus | Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Pentax K-5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Focusing System | Dual Pixel CMOS AF | |
| Autofocus Modes | Multi-area Center Selective single-point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection Live View | Multi-area Tracking Single Continuous Face Detection Live View |
| Lens Servo | Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF | Single-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, |
| AF Detection Range | -0.5 to +18 EV | |
| Number of Focus Points | 9 | 11 |
| Number of Cross-type Focus Points | 1 | 9 |
| 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 Rebel SL1 | Pentax K-5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Lens Mount | Canon EF/EF-S | Pentax KAF2 |
| Crop Factor | 1.6x | 1.5x |
| Image Stabilization | Sensor Shift | |
| Digital Image Stabilization |
| Screen | Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Pentax K-5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Type | Fixed | Fixed |
| Screen Technology | TFT LCD | |
| Touch Screen | ||
| Screen Size | 3.0" | 3.0" |
| Screen Resolution | 1,040k dot | 921k dot |
| Top LCD Screen | ||
| Live View | ||
| Live Composition |
| Viewfinder | Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Pentax K-5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 95% | 100% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.87x | 0.92x |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) | 0.55x | 0.61x |
| Diopter Adjustment | -3 to +1 | -2.5 to +1.5 |
| Shutter | Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Pentax K-5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Min Shutter Speed | 30 sec | 30 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/4000 sec | 1/8000 sec |
| Max Continuous Shooting | 4.0 fps | 7.0 fps |
| Flash | Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Pentax K-5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | ||
| Flash Modes | Auto On Off Red-eye | Auto On Off Red-eye Slow sync High speed Rear curtain and Wireless |
| Flash Range | 9.40 m | 13.00 m at ISO 100 |
| Max Flash Sync Speed | 1/200 sec | |
| External Flash Connectivity | ||
| External Flash Connection | Hot Shoe | Hot Shoe, Wireless |
| Exposure | Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Pentax K-5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Exposure Metering Modes | Multi Center-weighted Spot Partial | Multi Center-weighted Spot |
| Exposure Modes | Auto: Shutter Speed, Aperture, ISO Manual: Shutter Speed, Aperture, ISO | |
| Exposure Compensation | ±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments) | ±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments) |
| Exposure Bracketing | ±2 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 Rebel SL1 | Pentax K-5 II |
|---|---|---|
| DxO Low Light ISO | 843 | 1235 |
| DxO Color Depth | 21.8 | 23.8 |
| DxO Dynamic Range | 11.3 | 14.1 |
| DxO Overall Score | 63 | 82 |
| Video | Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Pentax K-5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Video Formats | H.264, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Max Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Unlimited Video Recording | ||
| Recording Limit | 30 min | 25 min |
| Terminals | Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Pentax K-5 II |
|---|---|---|
| USB Speed | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| HDMI Output | Mini | Mini |
| Speaker | Mono | Mono |
| Built-in Microphone | Mono | Mono |
| Microphone Input | ||
| Headphone Output | ||
| Flash Sync Port |
| Connectivity | Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Pentax K-5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in GPS | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi | Eye-Fi Connection possible | |
| Built-In Bluetooth | ||
| Remote Control | RC-6 | optional, wired or wireless |
| Environmental | Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Pentax K-5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Sealing | ||
| Operating Temperature | 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C | 14 to 104°F / -10 to 40°C |
| Operating Humidity | 0 to 85% |
| Physical | Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Pentax K-5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 117 x 91 x 69 mm (4.61 x 3.58 x 2.72") | 131 x 97 x 73 mm (5.16 x 3.82 x 2.87") |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 407 g (0.90 lb / 14.36 oz) | 760 g (1.68 lb / 26.81 oz) |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 8.3 x 6.5 x 5.1" |
| Power and Storage | Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Pentax K-5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Pack | LP-E12 | D-LI90 |
| Battery Life | 380 shots | 980 shots |
| Internal Storage | ||
| External Storage | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) |
| Other | Canon EOS Rebel SL1 | Pentax K-5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Self Timer | 2s, 10s+remote, 10s + continuous shots 2-10 | 2 or 12 seconds |
| Orientation Sensor | ||
| Electronic Level Gauge | ||
| Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System |
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