Canon 6D vs Pentax K-5 II

Below is a extended comparison of the Canon 6D versus Pentax K-5 II, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by rivals Canon and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the 6D (20MP) and K-5 II (16MP) and the 6D (Full frame) and K-5 II (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The 6D was announced 3 months before the K-5 II so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the 6D scores versus the K-5 II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 6D and Pentax K-5 II. The whole galleries are available at Canon 6D Gallery and Pentax K-5 II Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon 6D comes with outer measurements of 145mm x 111mm x 71mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 2.8") having a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) while the Pentax K-5 II has sizing of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 6D versus Pentax K-5 II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the 6D against the K-5 II.

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

In many cases, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading technical specs. The graphic below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 6D and K-5 II.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 6D having a larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon 6D will deliver extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images far more aggressively.