Pentax K-5 IIs vs Canon ELPH 100 HS

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      Specifications

      General Pentax K-5 IIs Canon ELPH 100 HS
      BrandPentaxCanon
      ModelK-5 IIsELPH 100 HS
      Predecessor ModelPentax K-5 II
      MSRPBody Only: $1,199.95, Kit with 18-55mm WR lens: $1,349.95, Kit with 18-135mm WR lens : $1,549.95
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeDSLRUltra Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Pentax K-5 IIs Canon ELPH 100 HS
      Sensor TypeCMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-C1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions23.7 x 15.7 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels16.9 Megapixel12.8 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels16.3 Megapixel12.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 12,800100 - 3,200
      Boosted ISO Range80 - 51,200
      Photo Pentax K-5 IIs Canon ELPH 100 HS
      ProcessorPRIME IIDIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology
      Max Image Resolution4928 x 32644000 x 3000
      Other Resolutions3936 x 2624, 3072 x 2048, 1728 x 1152
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2
      JPEG Quality LevelsGood, Better, Best, Premium
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Pentax K-5 IIs Canon ELPH 100 HS
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      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 IIs Canon ELPH 100 HS
      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 IIs Canon ELPH 100 HS
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDPureColor II G TFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution921k dot230k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Pentax K-5 IIs Canon ELPH 100 HS
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.92x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.61x
      Diopter Adjustment-2.5 to +1.5
      Shutter Pentax K-5 IIs Canon ELPH 100 HS
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec15 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/2000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting7.0 fps3.0 fps
      Flash Pentax K-5 IIs Canon ELPH 100 HS
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Slow sync
      High speed
      Rear curtain and Wireless      		Auto
      Auto/Red-Eye Reduction

      Flash On
      Off
      Red-Eye Reduction
      Slow Sync
      Flash Range13.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/180 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, Wireless
      Exposure Pentax K-5 IIs Canon ELPH 100 HS
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      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 IIs Canon ELPH 100 HS
      DxO Low Light ISO1208
      DxO Color Depth23.9
      DxO Dynamic Range14.1
      DxO Overall Score82
      Video Pentax K-5 IIs Canon ELPH 100 HS
      Video FormatsMotion JPEGH.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit25 min
      Terminals Pentax K-5 IIs Canon ELPH 100 HS
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini
      SpeakerMonoStereo
      Built-in MicrophoneMonoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Pentax K-5 IIs Canon ELPH 100 HS
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control optional, wired or wireless
      Environmental Pentax K-5 IIs Canon ELPH 100 HS
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature14 to 104°F / -10 to 40°C
      Physical Pentax K-5 IIs Canon ELPH 100 HS
      Dimensions131 x 97 x 73 mm (5.16 x 3.82 x 2.87")93 x 56 x 20 mm (3.66 x 2.2 x 0.79")
      Weight (inc. batteries)760 g (1.68 lb / 26.81 oz)140 g (0.31 lb / 4.94 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.3 x 6.5 x 5.1"6.3 x 5.5 x 2.3"
      Package Weight3.75 lb0.95 lb
      Power and Storage Pentax K-5 IIs Canon ELPH 100 HS
      Battery PackD-LI90NB-4L
      Battery Life980 shots230 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus
      Other Pentax K-5 IIs Canon ELPH 100 HS
      Self Timer 2 or 12 secondsYes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
      Orientation Sensor
      Electronic Level Gauge


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