Canon 40D vs Pentax K-1
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Canon 40D vs Pentax K-1 Key Specs
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- 36MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 204800
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
- Revealed February 2016
- Later Model is Pentax K-1 II
Canon 40D vs Pentax K-1 Overview
In this article, we will be analyzing the Canon 40D versus Pentax K-1, both Advanced DSLR cameras by companies Canon and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the 40D (10MP) and K-1 (36MP) and the 40D (APS-C) and K-1 (Full frame) possess totally different sensor sizing.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 40D was announced 9 years prior to the K-1 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the 40D matches up against the K-1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon 40D vs Pentax K-1 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 40D & Pentax K-1. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon 40D Gallery & Pentax K-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 40D over the Pentax K-1
40D | K-1 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 over the Canon 40D
K-1 | 40D | |||
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Revealed | February 2016 | October 2007 | Newer by 101 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen sizing | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 1037k | 230k | Clearer screen (+807k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 40D and Pentax K-1
40D | K-1 | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focus | |||
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Canon 40D vs Pentax K-1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon 40D offers exterior dimensions of 146mm x 108mm x 74mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.9") having a weight of 822 grams (1.81 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-1 has dimensions of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") having a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).
Check out the Canon 40D versus Pentax K-1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the 40D compared to the K-1.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 40D and K-1 is 57 and 55 respectively.
Canon 40D vs Pentax K-1 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specs. The picture underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 40D and K-1.
All in all, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 40D having a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Pentax K-1 will show greater detail with its extra 26 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged 40D will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Canon 40D vs Pentax K-1 Specifications
Canon EOS 40D | Pentax K-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Pentax |
Model | Canon EOS 40D | Pentax K-1 |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2007-10-24 | 2016-02-17 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 22.2 x 14.8mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
Sensor area | 328.6mm² | 861.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 36 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 3888 x 2592 | 7360 x 4912 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 204800 |
Max enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 33 |
Cross focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Canon EF/EF-S | Pentax KAF2 |
Available lenses | 326 | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3.2 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 1,037 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.6x | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 6.5 frames/s | 4.4 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off | Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/250 seconds | 1/200 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) |
Max video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Built-in |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 822 gr (1.81 lb) | 1010 gr (2.23 lb) |
Dimensions | 146 x 108 x 74mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.9") | 137 x 110 x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 64 | 96 |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.1 | 25.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.3 | 14.6 |
DXO Low light score | 703 | 3280 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 800 images | 760 images |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) |
Storage slots | Single | Dual |
Retail price | $1,099 | $1,499 |