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Canon 6D MII vs Pentax K-5 II

Portability
59
Imaging
75
Features
92
Overall
81
Canon EOS 6D Mark II front
 
Pentax K-5 II front
Portability
60
Imaging
58
Features
82
Overall
67

Canon 6D MII vs Pentax K-5 II Key Specs

Canon 6D MII
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 40000 (Increase to 102400)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 765g - 144 x 111 x 75mm
  • Launched June 2017
  • Superseded the Canon 6D
Pentax K-5 II
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 760g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Announced June 2013
  • Old Model is Pentax K-5
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Canon 6D MII vs Pentax K-5 II Overview

Following is a thorough review of the Canon 6D MII versus Pentax K-5 II, both Advanced DSLR cameras by brands Canon and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the 6D MII (26MP) and K-5 II (16MP) and the 6D MII (Full frame) and K-5 II (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The 6D MII was manufactured 4 years after the K-5 II which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the 6D MII matches up vs the K-5 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 6D MII over the Pentax K-5 II

 6D MII K-5 II 
AnnouncedJune 2017June 2013More modern by 50 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k921kClearer display (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 II over the Canon 6D MII

 K-5 II 6D MII 

Common features in the Canon 6D MII and Pentax K-5 II

 6D MII K-5 II 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size

Canon 6D MII vs Pentax K-5 II Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon 6D MII has outside measurements of 144mm x 111mm x 75mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.0") with a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs) while the Pentax K-5 II has proportions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 6D MII versus Pentax K-5 II in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the 6D MII versus the K-5 II.

Canon 6D MII vs Pentax K-5 II size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 6D MII and K-5 II is 59 and 60 respectively.

Canon 6D MII vs Pentax K-5 II top view buttons comparison

Canon 6D MII vs Pentax K-5 II Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out specifications. The image here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 6D MII and K-5 II.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 6D MII because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon 6D MII will produce extra detail due to its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images far more aggressively. The more modern 6D MII is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon 6D MII vs Pentax K-5 II sensor size comparison

Canon 6D MII vs Pentax K-5 II Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 6D MII vs Pentax K-5 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 6D MII as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K-5 II as a Portrait photography camera
85
manual focus
sensor resolution is high (26 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
74
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 6D MII Street photography advice
Pentax K-5 II Street photography advice
77
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
features focus by touch
weather proofing
above average ISO range (40,000)
67
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Canon 6D MII Sports photography features
Pentax K-5 II Sports photography features
87
built in image stabilization
sensor resolution is high (26MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
great battery (1,200 shots)
supports phase detect AF
79
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 6D MII Travel photography highlights
Pentax K-5 II Travel photography highlights
78
great battery (1,200 per charge)
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
features focus by touch
sensor resolution is high (26MP)
display is selfie friendly
65
environment proofing
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 6D MII Landscape photography factors
Pentax K-5 II Landscape photography factors
85
manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization
sensor resolution is high (26MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (40,000)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
great battery (1,200 CIPA)
79
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 6D MII
Vlogging with Pentax K-5 II
78
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
built in image stabilization
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with mic socket
33
image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have microphone jack
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Canon 6D MII vs Pentax K-5 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 6D MII and Pentax K-5 II
 Canon EOS 6D Mark IIPentax K-5 II
General Information
Company Canon Pentax
Model type Canon EOS 6D Mark II Pentax K-5 II
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2017-06-29 2013-06-04
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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 6240 x 4160 4928 x 3264
Highest native ISO 40000 12800
Highest boosted ISO 102400 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO 50 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 45 11
Cross type focus points 45 9
Lens
Lens support Canon EF Pentax KAF2
Available lenses 250 151
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 98% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.61x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 6.5 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 480 (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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 765 gr (1.69 pounds) 760 gr (1.68 pounds)
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 All around rating 85 82
DXO Color Depth rating 24.4 23.8
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.9 14.1
DXO Low light rating 2862 1235
Other
Battery life 1200 pictures 980 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6N D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $1,799 $830