Canon EOS Rebel SL1 vs Pentax K-5 IIs

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS Rebel SL1 Pentax K-5 IIs
      BrandCanonPentax
      ModelEOS Rebel SL1K-5 IIs
      Predecessor ModelPentax K-5 II
      Successor ModelCanon EOS Rebel SL2
      MSRP$799.99/£799 with 18-55mm STMBody Only: $1,199.95, Kit with 18-55mm WR lens: $1,349.95, Kit with 18-135mm WR lens : $1,549.95
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS Rebel SL1 Pentax K-5 IIs
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions22.3 x 14.9 mm23.7 x 15.7 mm
      Total Pixels18.5 Megapixel16.9 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels18.0 Megapixel16.3 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 12,800100 - 12,800
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 25,60080 - 51,200
      Photo Canon EOS Rebel SL1 Pentax K-5 IIs
      ProcessorDIGIC 5PRIME II
      Max Image Resolution5184 x 34564928 x 3264
      Other Resolutions5184 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 4803936 x 2624, 3072 x 2048, 1728 x 1152
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:93:2
      JPEG Quality LevelsGood, Better, Best, Premium
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis
      Focus Canon EOS Rebel SL1 Pentax K-5 IIs
      Focusing SystemDual Pixel CMOS AF
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFSingle-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus,
      AF Detection Range-0.5 to +18 EV
      Number of Focus Points911
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points19
      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 IIs
      Lens MountCanon EF/EF-SPentax KAF2
      Crop Factor1.6x1.5x
      Image StabilizationSensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon EOS Rebel SL1 Pentax K-5 IIs
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,040k dot921k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Canon EOS Rebel SL1 Pentax K-5 IIs
      ViewfinderOptical (pentamirror)Optical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage95%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.87x0.92x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.55x0.61x
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +1-2.5 to +1.5
      Shutter Canon EOS Rebel SL1 Pentax K-5 IIs
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/8000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting4.0 fps7.0 fps
      Flash Canon EOS Rebel SL1 Pentax K-5 IIs
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye      		Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Slow sync
      High speed
      Rear curtain and Wireless
      Flash Range9.40 m13.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec1/180 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeHot Shoe, Wireless
      Exposure Canon EOS Rebel SL1 Pentax K-5 IIs
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Partial      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAuto: 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 IIs
      DxO Low Light ISO8431208
      DxO Color Depth21.823.9
      DxO Dynamic Range11.314.1
      DxO Overall Score6382
      Video Canon EOS Rebel SL1 Pentax K-5 IIs
      Video FormatsH.264, Motion JPEGMotion JPEG
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min25 min
      Terminals Canon EOS Rebel SL1 Pentax K-5 IIs
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Mini
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMonoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Canon EOS Rebel SL1 Pentax K-5 IIs
      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 IIs
      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 Rebel SL1 Pentax K-5 IIs
      Dimensions117 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"
      Package Weight3.75 lb
      Power and Storage Canon EOS Rebel SL1 Pentax K-5 IIs
      Battery PackLP-E12D-LI90
      Battery Life380 shots980 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Other Canon EOS Rebel SL1 Pentax K-5 IIs
      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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