Canon Powershot Sx40 Hs Vs Pentax K 5

Canon Powershot Sx40 Hs Vs Pentax K 5: Looking to compare the Canon Powershot SX40 HS and the Pentax K-5? Read on to discover the key differences between these two popular camera models and find out which one is best suited to your photography needs.

Feature	Canon Powershot SX40 HS	Pentax K-5
Resolution	12.1 megapixels	16.3 megapixels
Sensor Type	CMOS	CMOS
Image Stabilization	Optical	In-body
ISO Range	100-3200 (expandable to 6400)	80-51200
Optical Zoom	35x	N/A
Aperture Range	f/2.7-f/5.8	f/3.5-f/5.6
Shutter Speed Range	15-1/3200 sec	30-1/8000 sec
Viewfinder Type	Electronic	Pentaprism
Screen Size	2.7 inches	3 inches
Screen Resolution	230,000 dots	921,000 dots
Video Recording	1080p at 24fps	1080p at 30fps
Built-in Flash	Yes	Yes
External Flash	No	Yes (hot shoe)
Storage Media	SD/SDHC/SDXC	SD/SDHC/SDXC
Battery Life	Approx. 380 shots	Approx. 980 shots
Weight	Approx. 600g (including battery)	Approx. 760g (including battery)