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Canon 6D MII vs Pentax K-1 II

Portability
59
Imaging
74
Features
92
Overall
81
Canon EOS 6D Mark II front
 
Pentax K-1 Mark II front
Portability
55
Imaging
78
Features
82
Overall
79

Canon 6D MII vs Pentax K-1 II Key Specs

Canon 6D MII
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 40000 (Expand to 102400)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 765g - 144 x 111 x 75mm
  • Released June 2017
  • Replaced the Canon 6D
Pentax K-1 II
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 819200
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF4 Mount
  • 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
  • Announced February 2018
  • Old Model is Pentax K-1
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Canon 6D MII vs Pentax K-1 II Overview

Following is a thorough review of the Canon 6D MII versus Pentax K-1 II, both Advanced DSLR cameras by rivals Canon and Pentax. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the 6D MII (26MP) and K-1 II (36MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (Full frame).

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The 6D MII was revealed 7 months prior to the K-1 II which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the 6D MII scores against the K-1 II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

 6D MII K-1 II 
Screen resolution1040k1037kSharper screen (+3k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

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

 K-1 II 6D MII 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018June 2017More modern by 7 months
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")

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

 6D MII K-1 II 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen

Canon 6D MII vs Pentax K-1 II Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon 6D MII enjoys external dimensions of 144mm x 111mm x 75mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.0") having a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs) and the Pentax K-1 II has dimensions of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") and a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

Compare the Canon 6D MII versus Pentax K-1 II in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the 6D MII and the K-1 II.

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

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 6D MII and K-1 II is 59 and 55 respectively.

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

Canon 6D MII vs Pentax K-1 II Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by going through specifications. The pic here should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6D MII and K-1 II.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Pentax K-1 II to provide greater detail because of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged 6D MII will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 6D MII
Portrait photography with Pentax K-1 II
84
you can focus manually
great MP (26MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
86
manual focus
high resolution (36MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 6D MII
Street photography with Pentax K-1 II
77
screen articulates
has image stabilization
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
comes with focus via touch
environment sealing
great high ISO (40,000)
70
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
great ISO range (819,200)
heavier than competition (1,010 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 6D MII Sports photography information
Pentax K-1 II Sports photography information
87
has image stabilization
great MP (26 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
good battery life (1,200 CIPA)
comes with phase detect autofocus
77
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high resolution (36MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
has phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (4.4 fps)
terrible battery pack (670 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 6D MII
Travel photography with Pentax K-1 II
78
good battery life (1,200 per charge)
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
great MP (26 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
53
environment sealing
high resolution (36MP)
terrible battery pack (670 shots)
heavier than competition (1,010 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 6D MII Landscape photography factors
Pentax K-1 II Landscape photography factors
85
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Canon EF mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization
great MP (26MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
great high ISO (40,000)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
good battery life (1,200 CIPA)
82
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF4 mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high resolution (36 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
great ISO range (819,200)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
2 card slots
terrible battery pack (670 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 6D MII Vlogging features
Pentax K-1 II Vlogging features
78
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
has image stabilization
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external mic support
32
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external mic support
display is not selfie friendly
heavier than competition (1,010 grams)
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Canon 6D MII vs Pentax K-1 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 6D MII and Pentax K-1 II
 Canon EOS 6D Mark IIPentax K-1 Mark II
General Information
Brand Name Canon Pentax
Model type Canon EOS 6D Mark II Pentax K-1 Mark II
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2017-06-29 2018-02-22
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 7 PRIME IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 24mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 861.6mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixel 36 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 6240 x 4160 7360 x 4912
Highest native ISO 40000 819200
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 45 33
Cross type focus points 45 25
Lens
Lens support Canon EF Pentax KAF4
Number of lenses 250 151
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inches 3.2 inches
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 98% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 6.5 frames per second 4.4 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 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
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 Built-in Built-in
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 765g (1.69 lb) 1010g (2.23 lb)
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 Overall rating 85 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.9 not tested
DXO Low light rating 2862 not tested
Other
Battery life 1200 images 670 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6N D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
Card slots One Dual
Retail cost $1,799 $1,737