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Canon EOS 1200D vs Pentax K-5 II

The Canon EOS 1200D and the Pentax K-5 II side by side, computed from this guide's catalogue.

Which to pick

Pick the Canon EOS 1200D if you want a newer model (2014 against 2012), which usually means better autofocus and video and more lenses made for it in this guide (176 against 68). Pick the Pentax K-5 II if you want stabilisation in the body, which steadies every lens. If you already own Canon EF or Pentax K lenses, the camera on that mount saves you buying them again.

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Specs side by side

Rows that differ are in full colour; the better value is marked where one is better by any measure.
Spec	Canon EOS 1200D	Pentax K-5 II
Maker	Canon	Pentax
Mount	Canon EF	Pentax K
Sensor	APS-C (Canon), 22.3 x 14.9 mm	APS-C, 23.5 x 15.6 mm
Crop factor	1.6×	1.5×
Resolution	18 MPmore detail	16.3 MP
Stabilisation	none	in the bodystabilised
Announced	2014	2012
Type	DSLR	DSLR
Lenses in this guide	176 for its sensormore lenses	68 for its sensor

Sensor size

Both sensors drawn to the same scale.

Crop factors: Canon EOS 1200D 1.6×, Pentax K-5 II 1.5×.

What a 50mm frames like

On the Canon EOS 1200D a 50mm lens frames like 80mm on full frame. On the Pentax K-5 II a 50mm lens frames like 75mm on full frame.

Horizontal angle of view on each.

Lenses

Different mounts (Canon EF and Pentax K): a lens for one does not fit the other without an adapter. 19 lens designs in this guide are made in both mounts, mostly from third-party makers.

The Canon EOS 1200D: 176 Canon EF lenses in this guide cover its sensor. The Pentax K-5 II: 68 Pentax K lenses in this guide cover its sensor.