Canon EOS Rebel T5 vs Pentax K100D

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS Rebel T5 Pentax K100D
      BrandCanonPentax
      ModelEOS Rebel T5K100D
      Predecessor ModelCanon EOS Rebel T3
      Successor ModelPentax K100D Super
      MSRP$549.99 (with 18-55 F3.5-5.6 lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS Rebel T5 Pentax K100D
      Sensor TypeCMOSCCD
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions22.3 x 14.9 mm23.5 x 15.7 mm
      Total Pixels18.7 Megapixel6 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels18.0 Megapixel6.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 6,400200 - 3,200
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 12,800
      Photo Canon EOS Rebel T5 Pentax K100D
      ProcessorDIGIC 4
      Max Image Resolution5184 x 34563008 x 2008
      Other Resolutions3456 x 2304, 2592 x 17282400 x 1600, 1536 x 1024
      Image Aspect Ratios3:23:2
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, NormalNormal, Fine, Superfine
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGB
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceTTL Auto, Preset (Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten light, Fluorescent light, Flash), Custom white balance, Manual
      WB Bracketing3 images at -/+ 3 steps
      Focus Canon EOS Rebel T5 Pentax K100D
      Focusing SystemDual Pixel CMOS AF
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Lens ServoAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFAF-Single (with focus lock), AF-Continuous, Manual
      AF Detection Range0 to +18 EV
      Number of Focus Points911
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points1
      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 T5 Pentax K100D
      Lens MountCanon EF/EF-SPentax KAF
      Crop Factor1.6x1.5x
      Image StabilizationSensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon EOS Rebel T5 Pentax K100D
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT color LCD, liquid-crystal
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"2.5"
      Screen Resolution460k dot210k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Canon EOS Rebel T5 Pentax K100D
      ViewfinderOptical (pentamirror)Optical (pentamirror)
      Viewfinder Coverage95%96%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.80x0.85x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.50x0.57x
      Viewfinder Eyepoint21 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-2.5 to +0.5
      Shutter Canon EOS Rebel T5 Pentax K100D
      Shutter TypeElectronically controlled Vertical Run Focal Plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting3.0 fps2.8 fps
      Flash Canon EOS Rebel T5 Pentax K100D
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      Manual Flash On/off
      Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye reduction
      Flash Range9.20 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec1/180 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemE-TTL II with EX series Speedlites, wireless multi-flash support (with optional accessory)
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeHot Shoe
      Exposure Canon EOS Rebel T5 Pentax K100D
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Partial
      Exposure ModesProgram AE, Auto Picture Mode, Picture Mode, Scene Mode, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Manual, Bulb, Auto Exposure Lock
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±2 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±2 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments) ±1.5EV (1/2 steps) or ±1EV (1/3 steps) up to 3 frames
      Exposure Lock
      DXO Canon EOS Rebel T5 Pentax K100D
      DxO Low Light ISO724
      DxO Color Depth21.9
      DxO Dynamic Range11.3
      DxO Overall Score63
      Video Canon EOS Rebel T5 Pentax K100D
      Internal Recording ModesNo
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsH.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      Terminals Canon EOS Rebel T5 Pentax K100D
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Canon EOS Rebel T5 Pentax K100D
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control E3 connector Wired (optional)
      Environmental Canon EOS Rebel T5 Pentax K100D
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Canon EOS Rebel T5 Pentax K100D
      Dimensions130 x 100 x 78 mm (5.12 x 3.94 x 3.07")129 x 93 x 70 mm (5.08 x 3.66 x 2.76")
      Weight (inc. batteries)480 g (1.06 lb / 16.93 oz)660 g (1.46 lb / 23.28 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.8 x 6.7 x 5.5"
      Package Weight3.1 lb3 lb
      Power and Storage Canon EOS Rebel T5 Pentax K100D
      Battery PackLP-E104 x AA
      Battery Life500 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD/SDHC
      Other Canon EOS Rebel T5 Pentax K100D
      Self Timer 10 sec 2 sec with mirror lock-up 2 or 12 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Material of ConstructionCarbon fiber/glass fiber-reinforced polycarbonate resin


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