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Canon 6D vs Pentax K-1 II

Portability
59
Imaging
67
Features
70
Overall
68
Canon EOS 6D front
 
Pentax K-1 Mark II front
Portability
55
Imaging
77
Features
82
Overall
79

Canon 6D vs Pentax K-1 II Key Specs

Canon 6D
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 770g - 145 x 111 x 71mm
  • Introduced February 2013
  • Newer Model is Canon 6D MII
Pentax K-1 II
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 819200
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF4 Mount
  • 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
  • Released February 2018
  • Earlier Model is Pentax K-1
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Canon 6D vs Pentax K-1 II Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Canon 6D vs Pentax K-1 II, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the 6D (20MP) and K-1 II (36MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (Full frame).

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The 6D was brought out 6 years earlier than the K-1 II and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the 6D matches up vs the K-1 II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 6D over the Pentax K-1 II

 6D K-1 II 
Display resolution1040k1037kCrisper display (+3k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 II over the Canon 6D

 K-1 II 6D 
ReleasedFebruary 2018February 2013More recent by 61 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon 6D and Pentax K-1 II

 6D K-1 II 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Canon 6D vs Pentax K-1 II Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon 6D has got exterior dimensions of 145mm x 111mm x 71mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) and the Pentax K-1 II has sizing of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the 6D and the K-1 II.

Canon 6D vs Pentax K-1 II size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 6D and K-1 II is 59 and 55 respectively.

Canon 6D vs Pentax K-1 II top view buttons comparison

Canon 6D vs Pentax K-1 II Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor measurements only by looking through specifications. The graphic here might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6D and K-1 II.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Pentax K-1 II to provide you with extra detail having its extra 16 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older 6D will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon 6D vs Pentax K-1 II sensor size comparison

Canon 6D vs Pentax K-1 II Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 6D vs Pentax K-1 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 6D Portrait photography information
Pentax K-1 II Portrait photography information
80
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
86
manual focus
MP count high (36MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 6D Street photography details
Pentax K-1 II Street photography details
63
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
above average ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
70
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
very good ISO range (819,200)
heavier than others in class (1,010g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 6D
Sports photography with Pentax K-1 II
69
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
weather proofing
great battery (1,090 shots)
comes with phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.5 fps)
does not have image stabilization
77
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count high (36MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
comes with phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (4.4 frames per second)
terrible battery pack (670 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 6D Travel photography information
Pentax K-1 II Travel photography information
61
great battery (1,090 shots)
weather proofing
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
53
weather sealing
MP count high (36MP)
terrible battery pack (670 per charge)
heavier than others in class (1,010 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 6D Landscape photography highlights
Pentax K-1 II Landscape photography highlights
73
has manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
great battery (1,090 shots)
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
82
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF4 mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count high (36 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
very good ISO range (819,200)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
has double storage slots
terrible battery pack (670 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 6D Vlogging highlights
Pentax K-1 II Vlogging highlights
30
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic socket
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
32
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic port
screen is not selfie friendly
heavier than others in class (1,010g)
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Canon 6D vs Pentax K-1 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 6D and Pentax K-1 II
 Canon EOS 6DPentax K-1 Mark II
General Information
Make Canon Pentax
Model type Canon EOS 6D Pentax K-1 Mark II
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2013-02-12 2018-02-22
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5+ PRIME IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 36 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 7360 x 4912
Maximum native ISO 25600 819200
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 11 33
Cross type focus points 1 25
Lens
Lens support Canon EF Pentax KAF4
Total lenses 250 151
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology Clear View II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.5 frames per second 4.4 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 secs 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps), 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn Built-in
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 770 grams (1.70 pounds) 1010 grams (2.23 pounds)
Dimensions 145 x 111 x 71mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 2.8") 137 x 110 x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 82 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 2340 not tested
Other
Battery life 1090 photos 670 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6 D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
Storage slots Single Two
Cost at release $1,699 $1,737