Canon T5 vs Pentax K-3 III

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Canon T5 vs Pentax K-3 III

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APS-C 332.3mm²
18.0 megapixels
ISO 100 - 6400

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APS-C 361.2mm²
25.7 megapixels
ISO 100 - 1,600,000

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Differences

Canon T5 advantages over Pentax K-3 III

Less expensive
$399 vs $2344
Save money for lenses or accessories
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Pentax K-3 III advantages over Canon T5

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
High resolution composite
Yes vs No
Combine multiple shots to form a super hi-res version
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

800 vs 500 shots
Capture more photos
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
More cross-type AF points
25 vs 1
Cross-type AF points improve autofocus performance
Pentaprism viewfinder
Pentaprism vs Pentamirror
Much better viewfinder picture fidelity
Newer
4 years vs 11 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Higher-res screen
540k vs 154k pixels
More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
More viewfinder magnification
1.05x vs 0.50x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
More pixels
25.7 vs 18.0 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Dual card slots
Yes vs No
Gives you more storage flexibility
More AF points
101 vs 9
More AF points improve autofocus
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Optional anti-aliasing filter
Optional vs Fixed
Lets you choose sharper photos or reduced moiré
Faster JPEG shooting
12.0 fps vs 3.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
30 vs 12 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/8000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
1600000 vs 12800 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

Very good image quality with great color accuracy; Lightweight and compact design; Great value for the money; Canon EF-S mount provides access to a vast array of lens options; Feature Guide and Creative Auto helps new users.
Slow burst mode; Shallow buffer; Without AF assist from flash low-light AF can struggle; Dynamic range and high ISO performance not as good as some competing models; No continuous AF in movie mode; Mono sound; No external mic jack.
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The Competition

Compared to Sony A58

Canon T5

Sony A58

$399
APS-C

Lens selection
Fast startup

$598
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Canon T5 vs Sony A58

Pentax K-3 III

Sony A58

$1847
APS-C

Lens selection
Shoot 4K video

$598
APS-C

In-camera panoramas
Tiltable Screen

Compare Pentax K-3 III vs Sony A58

Compared to Canon T5i

Canon T5

Canon T5i

$399
APS-C

Less expensive
Fast startup

$539
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

Compare Canon T5 vs Canon T5i

Pentax K-3 III

Canon T5i

$1847
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$539
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

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Compared to Canon T6

Canon T5

Canon T6

$399
APS-C

Less expensive

$550
APS-C

Built-in Wi-Fi
NFC

Compare Canon T5 vs Canon T6

Pentax K-3 III

Canon T6

$1847
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$550
APS-C

Less expensive
NFC

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Compared to Pentax KP

Canon T5

Pentax KP

$399
APS-C

Less expensive
Fast startup

$999
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Canon T5 vs Pentax KP

Pentax K-3 III

Pentax KP

$1847
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

$999
APS-C

Less expensive
Tiltable Screen

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Compared to Canon 90D

Canon T5

Canon 90D

$399
APS-C

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

$1099
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Shoot 4K video

Compare Canon T5 vs Canon 90D

Pentax K-3 III

Canon 90D

$1847
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$1099
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

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