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Canon 40D vs Pentax K-1 II

Portability
57
Imaging
49
Features
50
Overall
49
Canon EOS 40D front
 
Pentax K-1 Mark II front
Portability
55
Imaging
77
Features
82
Overall
79

Canon 40D vs Pentax K-1 II Key Specs

Canon 40D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 822g - 146 x 108 x 74mm
  • Launched October 2007
  • Succeeded the Canon 30D
  • Later Model is Canon 50D
Pentax K-1 II
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 819200
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF4 Mount
  • 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
  • Released February 2018
  • Succeeded the Pentax K-1
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Canon 40D vs Pentax K-1 II Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon 40D vs Pentax K-1 II, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the 40D (10MP) and K-1 II (36MP) and the 40D (APS-C) and K-1 II (Full frame) posses different sensor size.

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The 40D was introduced 11 years prior to the K-1 II which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the 40D grades versus the K-1 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

 40D K-1 II 

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

 K-1 II 40D 
ReleasedFebruary 2018October 2007Newer by 125 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1037k230kCrisper display (+807k dot)

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

 40D K-1 II 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Canon 40D vs Pentax K-1 II Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Canon 40D has outer measurements of 146mm x 108mm x 74mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.9") having a weight of 822 grams (1.81 lbs) and the Pentax K-1 II has proportions of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

Look at the Canon 40D vs Pentax K-1 II in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the 40D compared to the K-1 II.

Canon 40D vs Pentax K-1 II size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 40D and K-1 II is 57 and 55 respectively.

Canon 40D vs Pentax K-1 II top view buttons comparison

Canon 40D vs Pentax K-1 II Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through specs. The image here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 40D and K-1 II.

As you can plainly see, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 40D using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Pentax K-1 II will provide you with more detail using its extra 26MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged 40D will be behind in sensor tech.

Canon 40D vs Pentax K-1 II sensor size comparison

Canon 40D vs Pentax K-1 II Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon 40D Portrait photography information
Pentax K-1 II Portrait photography information
59
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
low resolution (10 megapixels)
86
manual focus
MP count great (36 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 40D Street photography information
Pentax K-1 II Street photography information
56
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
70
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
very good ISO range (819,200)
more heavy than competition (1,010g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 40D Sports photography factors
Pentax K-1 II Sports photography factors
53
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
good sensor size (APS-C)
weather proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
bad battery life (800 shots)
77
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count great (36 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (4.4 fps)
terrible battery (670 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 40D Travel photography information
Pentax K-1 II Travel photography information
48
weather proofing
built-in flash
bad battery life (800 per charge)
low resolution (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
53
environment proofing
MP count great (36 megapixels)
terrible battery (670 per charge)
more heavy than competition (1,010g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 40D
Landscape photography with Pentax K-1 II
58
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
bad battery life (800 shots)
82
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF4 mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count great (36 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
very good ISO range (819,200)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
has double storage slots
terrible battery (670 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 40D Vlogging features
Pentax K-1 II Vlogging features
9
can't shoot video
32
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external microphone port
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
more heavy than competition (1,010g)
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Canon 40D vs Pentax K-1 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 40D and Pentax K-1 II
 Canon EOS 40DPentax K-1 Mark II
General Information
Make Canon Pentax
Model Canon EOS 40D Pentax K-1 Mark II
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2007-10-24 2018-02-22
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - PRIME IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 22.2 x 14.8mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 328.6mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 36 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest resolution 3888 x 2592 7360 x 4912
Highest native ISO 1600 819200
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 33
Cross focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF4
Amount of lenses 326 151
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3.2 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 6.5 frames/s 4.4 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
Maximum flash sync 1/250s 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None 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
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 grams (1.81 pounds) 1010 grams (2.23 pounds)
Physical 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 All around score 64 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 703 not tested
Other
Battery life 800 photos 670 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
Storage slots One Two
Launch pricing $1,099 $1,737