Canon 1000D vs Pentax K-1 II

Let's look much closer at the Canon 1000D versus Pentax K-1 II, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the 1000D (10MP) and K-1 II (36MP) and the 1000D (APS-C) and K-1 II (Full frame) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The 1000D was brought out 10 years before the K-1 II which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon 1000D being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax K-1 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the 1000D matches up versus the K-1 II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 1000D & Pentax K-1 Mark II. The entire galleries are provided at Canon 1000D Gallery & Pentax K-1 II Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Canon 1000D comes with physical dimensions of 126mm x 98mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.9" x 2.6") with a weight of 502 grams (1.11 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-1 II has specifications of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") having a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the 1000D vs the K-1 II.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the 1000D and K-1 II is 70 and 55 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at technical specs. The picture underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 1000D and K-1 II.

As you can tell, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 1000D because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Pentax K-1 II will give greater detail having its extra 26MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged 1000D is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.