Pentax K-5 II vs Canon PowerShot A1200

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      Specifications

      General Pentax K-5 II Canon PowerShot A1200
      BrandPentaxCanon
      ModelK-5 IIPowerShot A1200
      Predecessor ModelPentax K-5
      Successor ModelPentax K-5 IIs
      MSRPBody Only:$1,299.95
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeDSLRStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Pentax K-5 II Canon PowerShot A1200
      Sensor TypeCMOSCCD
      Sensor SizeAPS-C1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions23.7 x 15.7 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels16.9 Megapixel12.7 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels16.3 Megapixel12.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 12,80080 - 1,600
      Boosted ISO Range80 - 51,200
      Photo Pentax K-5 II Canon PowerShot A1200
      ProcessorPRIME IIDIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology
      Max Image Resolution4928 x 32644000 x 3000
      Other Resolutions3936 x 2624, 3072 x 2048, 1728 x 11524000 x 2248, 2816 x 2112, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios3:24:3, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsGood, Better, Best, Premium
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Pentax K-5 II Canon PowerShot A1200
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Center
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoSingle-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus,
      Number of Focus Points119
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points90
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Pentax K-5 II Canon PowerShot A1200
      Lens MountPentax KAF2
      Crop Factor1.5x
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range28 - 112 mm
      Optical Zoom4x
      Maximum Aperturef/2.8 - 5.9
      Min Macro Focus Distance3 cm
      Image StabilizationSensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Pentax K-5 II Canon PowerShot A1200
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"2.70"
      Screen Resolution921k dot230k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Pentax K-5 II Canon PowerShot A1200
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Optical (tunnel)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.92x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.61x
      Diopter Adjustment-2.5 to +1.5
      Shutter Pentax K-5 II Canon PowerShot A1200
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec15 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/1600 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting7.0 fps1.0 fps
      Flash Pentax K-5 II Canon PowerShot A1200
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Slow sync
      High speed
      Rear curtain and Wireless      		Auto
      On
      Off
      Slow Sync
      Flash Range13.00 m at ISO 1004.00 m
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, Wireless
      Exposure Pentax K-5 II Canon PowerShot A1200
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Average
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±2 EV (2, 3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      DXO Pentax K-5 II Canon PowerShot A1200
      DxO Low Light ISO1235
      DxO Color Depth23.8
      DxO Dynamic Range14.1
      DxO Overall Score82
      Video Pentax K-5 II Canon PowerShot A1200
      Video FormatsMotion JPEGMPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801280 x 720
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit25 min
      Terminals Pentax K-5 II Canon PowerShot A1200
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMonoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Pentax K-5 II Canon PowerShot A1200
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control optional, wired or wireless
      Environmental Pentax K-5 II Canon PowerShot A1200
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature14 to 104°F / -10 to 40°C
      Physical Pentax K-5 II Canon PowerShot A1200
      Dimensions131 x 97 x 73 mm (5.16 x 3.82 x 2.87")98 x 63 x 31 mm (3.86 x 2.48 x 1.22")
      Weight (inc. batteries)760 g (1.68 lb / 26.81 oz)185 g (0.41 lb / 6.53 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.3 x 6.5 x 5.1"
      Power and Storage Pentax K-5 II Canon PowerShot A1200
      Battery PackD-LI902 x AA
      Battery Life980 shots200 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus
      Other Pentax K-5 II Canon PowerShot A1200
      Self Timer 2 or 12 seconds
      Orientation Sensor
      Electronic Level Gauge


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