Canon 6D MII vs Pentax K-5 IIs

Let's look a bit more closely at the Canon 6D MII and Pentax K-5 IIs, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the 6D MII (26MP) and K-5 IIs (16MP) and the 6D MII (Full frame) and K-5 IIs (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The 6D MII was announced 4 years after the K-5 IIs which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the 6D MII grades versus the K-5 IIs for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 6D Mark II and Pentax K-5 IIs. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon 6D MII Gallery and Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon 6D MII features outer dimensions of 144mm x 111mm x 75mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.0") along with a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs) and the Pentax K-5 IIs has proportions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

Compare the Canon 6D MII and Pentax K-5 IIs in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the 6D MII against the K-5 IIs.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the 6D MII and K-5 IIs is 59 and 60 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through technical specs. The image here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 6D MII and K-5 IIs.

As you have seen, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 6D MII with its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Canon 6D MII will give more detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The newer 6D MII will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.