Canon 6D MII vs Pentax K10D

Its time to take a closer look at the Canon 6D MII vs Pentax K10D, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by brands Canon and Pentax. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the 6D MII (26MP) and K10D (10MP) and the 6D MII (Full frame) and K10D (APS-C) posses different sensor dimensions.

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The 6D MII was released 10 years after the K10D which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the 6D MII grades versus the K10D with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 6D Mark II and Pentax K10D. The complete galleries are provided at Canon 6D MII Gallery and Pentax K10D Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon 6D MII enjoys exterior measurements 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 K10D has proportions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

Look at the Canon 6D MII vs Pentax K10D in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the 6D MII and the K10D.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 6D MII and K10D is 59 and 59 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over a spec sheet. The pic underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 6D MII and K10D.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 6D MII because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Canon 6D MII will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 16 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent 6D MII should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.