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EOS 5DS vs KF
Quick take: The EOS 5DS has the highest resolution at 51MP; the EOS 5DS is the most affordable; only the KF is weather sealed.
Where the EOS 5DS wins
- Cheaper new: £337 vs £849
- Resolution: 50.6MP
- Battery Life: ~700 shots (CIPA)
- Wedding & Events: 6.0 vs 5.0
- Astrophotography: 5.6 vs 4.8
Where the KF wins
- Burst Rate: 6fps
- Weight: 643g (body only)
- Weather Sealed: Yes
- Street: 5.5 vs 4.6
- Travel: 5.3 vs 4.1
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video, Clifton Cameras, MPB, eBay and Amazon UK
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Size comparedbody only, no lens · drawn to one scale
- EOS 5DS 152 × 116 × 76 mm · 930 g
- KF 131 × 101 × 76 mm · 684 g
The KF is 21 mm narrower, 15 mm shorter and 246 g lighter than the EOS 5DS.
Drawn to scale from the makers' dimensions (W × H × D). Front shown, depth on the slanted edge.
Verdictwhich should you buy?
KF — Landscape & Outdoor: The Pentax KF is a rare thing — a weather-sealed DSLR with in-body stabilisation and an articulating screen at an accessible price. Video is modest at 1080p/60p, but for outdoor and landscape photographers who prefer optical viewfinders and want real weather sealing, the KF delivers in a format that is increasingly hard to find.
Who should buy what
KF (2022)
is the right camera for you if…
- Outdoor and landscape photographers who want weather sealing at an accessible price
- DSLR users who want IBIS and an articulating screen without switching systems
- Pentax K-mount lens collectors who want a modern body for their glass
- Photographers who prefer the natural feel of an optical viewfinder
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | EOS 5DSCanon · 2015 | KFPentax · 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £337 usedBest | £849 |
| Sensor | 50.6MP full-frame CMOS | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 50.6MPBest | 24.2MP |
| Video | Full HD 1080p/30, 720p/60 | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | 61-point phase-detect (41 cross-type) via viewfinder with EOS iTR face / colour tracking; contrast AF with face tracking in live view | SAFOX 13 phase-detect AF with 11 points |
| Stabilisation | No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only) | In-body Shake Reduction (SR II), up to 5.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 5fps | 6fpsBest |
| Battery Life | ~700 shots (CIPA)Best | ~410 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 930g (with battery) | 643g (body only)Best |
| Dimensions | 152 × 116.4 × 76.4mm | 131.0 × 101.0 × 76.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | YesBest |
| Viewfinder | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.71x | Optical pentamirror, 0.95× magnification, ~100% coverage |
| Screen | 3.2" fixed LCD, 1.04M dots | 3.0" fully articulating LCD, 1.04M dots (no touch) |
| Mount | Canon EF | Pentax KF-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual slots: CompactFlash + SD | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB 3.0, mini HDMI, 3.5mm mic, PC sync, N3 remote | USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
EOS 5DS
KF
Portrait
6.4/10
6.1/10
Street
4.6/10
5.5/10
Travel
4.1/10
5.3/10
Wedding & Events
6.0/10
5.0/10
Documentary
4.1/10
5.0/10
Sports & Action
5.3/10
5.3/10
Landscape
5.6/10
6.1/10
Wildlife
5.4/10
6.0/10
Casual
2.8/10
4.3/10
Food
4.8/10
5.9/10
Macro
4.3/10
5.4/10
Architecture
6.1/10
6.0/10
Astrophotography
5.6/10
4.8/10
Vlogging & Video
—
4.4/10
Fun & simple
—
3.9/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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