Canon 6D MII vs Pentax K-7

Here, we will be contrasting the Canon 6D MII and Pentax K-7, both Advanced DSLR cameras by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the 6D MII (26MP) and K-7 (15MP) and the 6D MII (Full frame) and K-7 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizes.

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The 6D MII was manufactured 7 years after the K-7 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the 6D MII grades vs the K-7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 6D Mark II & Pentax K-7. The entire galleries are provided at Canon 6D MII Gallery & Pentax K-7 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon 6D MII has external dimensions of 144mm x 111mm x 75mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.0") and a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs) while the Pentax K-7 has measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Examine the Canon 6D MII and Pentax K-7 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the 6D MII compared to the K-7.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 6D MII and K-7 is 59 and 60 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by researching specifications. The pic underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6D MII and K-7.

Plainly, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 6D MII featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Canon 6D MII will render more detail due to its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent 6D MII should have an edge in sensor innovation.