Canon 6D MII vs Pentax K-1

Its time to look much closer at the Canon 6D MII and Pentax K-1, both Advanced DSLR cameras by rivals Canon and Pentax. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the 6D MII (26MP) and K-1 (36MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (Full frame).

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The 6D MII was launched 17 months after the K-1 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the 6D MII scores against the K-1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 6D Mark II and Pentax K-1. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon 6D MII Gallery and Pentax K-1 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon 6D MII enjoys external measurements of 144mm x 111mm x 75mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs) and the Pentax K-1 has sizing of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") with a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

See the Canon 6D MII and Pentax K-1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the 6D MII and the K-1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 6D MII and K-1 is 59 and 55 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through specifications. The image below may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 6D MII and K-1.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Pentax K-1 to render greater detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher 6D MII is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.