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Canon 6D MII vs Pentax K-1

Portability
59
Imaging
74
Features
92
Overall
81
Canon EOS 6D Mark II front
 
Pentax K-1 front
Portability
55
Imaging
76
Features
82
Overall
78

Canon 6D MII vs Pentax K-1 Key Specs

Canon 6D MII
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 40000 (Raise to 102400)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 765g - 144 x 111 x 75mm
  • Launched June 2017
  • Replaced the Canon 6D
Pentax K-1
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 204800
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
  • Introduced February 2016
  • Renewed by Pentax K-1 II
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Canon 6D MII vs Pentax K-1 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon 6D MII over the Pentax K-1

 6D MII K-1 
IntroducedJune 2017February 2016Newer by 17 months
Display resolution1040k1037kSharper display (+3k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 over the Canon 6D MII

 K-1 6D MII 
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon 6D MII and Pentax K-1

 6D MII K-1 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display

Canon 6D MII vs Pentax K-1 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Canon 6D MII vs Pentax K-1 size comparison

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

Canon 6D MII vs Pentax K-1 top view buttons comparison

Canon 6D MII vs Pentax K-1 Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon 6D MII vs Pentax K-1 sensor size comparison

Canon 6D MII vs Pentax K-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 6D MII vs Pentax K-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 6D MII Portrait photography factors
Pentax K-1 Portrait photography factors
84
you can focus manually
high megapixels (26 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
85
focusing manually
high MP (36MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 6D MII Street photography details
Pentax K-1 Street photography details
77
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
includes focus by touch
environment proof
good ISO range (40,000)
70
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
above average high ISO (204,800)
more heavy than others (1,010 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 6D MII Sports photography factors
Pentax K-1 Sports photography factors
87
image stabilization
high megapixels (26 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
better than average battery life (1,200 shots)
has phase detect AF
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high MP (36MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
max frames per second low (4.4 frames per second)
not so great battery (760 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 6D MII Travel photography info
Pentax K-1 Travel photography info
78
better than average battery life (1,200 CIPA)
environment proof
has bluetooth
includes focus by touch
high megapixels (26MP)
selfie friendly screen
53
weather sealing
high MP (36MP)
not so great battery (760 CIPA)
more heavy than others (1,010g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 6D MII Landscape photography highlights
Pentax K-1 Landscape photography highlights
85
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization
high megapixels (26 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
good ISO range (40,000)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
better than average battery life (1,200 per charge)
81
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high MP (36 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
above average high ISO (204,800)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
two card slots
not so great battery (760 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 6D MII
Vlogging with Pentax K-1
78
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
image stabilization
offers face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone jack
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external microphone socket
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
more heavy than others (1,010g)
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Canon 6D MII vs Pentax K-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 6D MII and Pentax K-1
 Canon EOS 6D Mark IIPentax K-1
General Information
Make Canon Pentax
Model Canon EOS 6D Mark II Pentax K-1
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2017-06-29 2016-02-17
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 7 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 24mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 861.6mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixels 36 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 6240 x 4160 7360 x 4912
Maximum native ISO 40000 204800
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 45 33
Cross focus points 45 25
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF Pentax KAF2
Number of lenses 250 151
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inch 3.2 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 98 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 6.5 frames per sec 4.4 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash 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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in Built-in
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 765 grams (1.69 lbs) 1010 grams (2.23 lbs)
Dimensions 144 x 111 x 75mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.0") 137 x 110 x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 85 96
DXO Color Depth score 24.4 25.4
DXO Dynamic range score 11.9 14.6
DXO Low light score 2862 3280
Other
Battery life 1200 pictures 760 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6N D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
Card slots 1 Dual
Cost at launch $1,799 $1,499