Canon 5D MIV vs Pentax K-1 II

On this page, we will be evaluating the Canon 5D MIV vs Pentax K-1 II, both Advanced DSLR cameras by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the 5D MIV (30MP) and the K-1 II (36MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (Full frame).

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The 5D MIV was launched 18 months earlier than the K-1 II which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the 5D MIV matches up against the K-1 II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 5D Mark IV & Pentax K-1 Mark II. The complete galleries are available at Canon 5D MIV Gallery & Pentax K-1 II Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon 5D MIV offers physical dimensions of 151mm x 116mm x 76mm (5.9" x 4.6" x 3.0") having a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs) while the Pentax K-1 II has measurements of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") and a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the 5D MIV compared to the K-1 II.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 5D MIV and K-1 II is 55 and 55 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to see the gap in sensor sizing merely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 5D MIV and K-1 II.

As you can see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Pentax K-1 II to show greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older 5D MIV will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.