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Canon 40D vs Pentax K-1

Portability
57
Imaging
49
Features
50
Overall
49
Canon EOS 40D front
 
Pentax K-1 front
Portability
55
Imaging
76
Features
82
Overall
78

Canon 40D vs Pentax K-1 Key Specs

Canon 40D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 822g - 146 x 108 x 74mm
  • Launched October 2007
  • Old Model is Canon 30D
  • Successor is Canon 50D
Pentax K-1
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon 40D over the Pentax K-1

 40D K-1 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 over the Canon 40D

 K-1 40D 
RevealedFebruary 2016October 2007Newer by 101 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1037k230kClearer screen (+807k dot)

Common features in the Canon 40D and Pentax K-1

 40D K-1 
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).

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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.

Canon 40D vs Pentax K-1 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon 40D vs Pentax K-1 sensor size comparison

Canon 40D vs Pentax K-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 40D vs Pentax K-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 40D
Portrait photography with Pentax K-1
59
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
85
manual focus
excellent resolution (36MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 40D as a Street photography camera
Pentax K-1 as a Street photography camera
56
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
70
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
good high ISO (204,800)
heavier than competition in class (1,010 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 40D Sports photography features
Pentax K-1 Sports photography features
53
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
weather sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
bad battery (800 CIPA)
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent resolution (36 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
slow frames per second (4.4 fps)
low battery pack (760 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 40D as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K-1 as a Travel photography camera
48
weather sealing
built-in flash
bad battery (800 shots)
resolution not great (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
53
environment sealing
excellent resolution (36 megapixels)
low battery pack (760 shots)
heavier than competition in class (1,010 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 40D as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K-1 as a Landscape photography camera
58
manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
bad battery (800 per charge)
81
manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
good sized screen (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent resolution (36MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
good high ISO (204,800)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
has dual storage slots
low battery pack (760 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 40D Vlogging factors
Pentax K-1 Vlogging factors
9
lack of video recording
31
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes mic jack
display isn't selfie friendly
heavier than competition in class (1,010g)
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Canon 40D vs Pentax K-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 40D and Pentax K-1
 Canon EOS 40DPentax K-1
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