Canon 6D MII vs Pentax K-5
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Canon 6D MII vs Pentax K-5 Key Specs
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- 26MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 40000 (Push to 102400)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF Mount
- 765g - 144 x 111 x 75mm
- Introduced June 2017
- Succeeded the Canon 6D
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- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 740g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
- Announced December 2010
- Superseded the Pentax K-7
- Refreshed by Pentax K-5 IIs
Canon 6D MII vs Pentax K-5 Overview
The following is a extended review of the Canon 6D MII versus Pentax K-5, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and Pentax. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the 6D MII (26MP) and K-5 (16MP) and the 6D MII (Full frame) and K-5 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizing.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 6D MII was released 6 years after the K-5 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the 6D MII scores vs the K-5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon 6D MII vs Pentax K-5 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 6D Mark II and Pentax K-5. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon 6D MII Gallery and Pentax K-5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 6D MII over the Pentax K-5
6D MII | K-5 | |||
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Announced | June 2017 | December 2010 | Newer by 80 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 921k | Clearer screen (+119k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 over the Canon 6D MII
K-5 | 6D MII |
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Common features in the Canon 6D MII and Pentax K-5
6D MII | K-5 | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen measurement |
Canon 6D MII vs Pentax K-5 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon 6D MII enjoys exterior 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-5 has sizing of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).
See the Canon 6D MII versus Pentax K-5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the 6D MII versus the K-5.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 6D MII and K-5 is 59 and 60 respectively.
Canon 6D MII vs Pentax K-5 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by viewing a spec sheet. The pic here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 6D MII and K-5.
As you can see, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 6D MII because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon 6D MII will provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The younger 6D MII will have a benefit in sensor technology.
Canon 6D MII vs Pentax K-5 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon 6D MII vs Pentax K-5 Specifications
Canon EOS 6D Mark II | Pentax K-5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Pentax |
Model | Canon EOS 6D Mark II | Pentax K-5 |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2017-06-29 | 2010-12-18 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 7 | Prime II |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 35.9 x 24mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 861.6mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 26 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 6240 x 4160 | 4928 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 40000 | 12800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 102400 | 51200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 45 | 11 |
Cross focus points | 45 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Canon EF | Pentax KAF2 |
Available lenses | 250 | 151 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,040k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 98 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.71x | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 6.5 frames per sec | 7.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 424 (25, 30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Built-in | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 765 gr (1.69 lbs) | 740 gr (1.63 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 144 x 111 x 75mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.0") | 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 85 | 82 |
DXO Color Depth score | 24.4 | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.9 | 14.1 |
DXO Low light score | 2862 | 1162 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 1200 pictures | 980 pictures |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LP-E6N | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $1,799 | $800 |