Canon 6D vs Pentax K-5 II
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![Canon EOS 6D front Canon EOS 6D front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-EOS-6D/Canon-6D-front.jpg)
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58 Features
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Canon 6D vs Pentax K-5 II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF Mount
- 770g - 145 x 111 x 71mm
- Launched February 2013
- Replacement is Canon 6D MII
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 760g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
- Released June 2013
- Replaced the Pentax K-5
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Canon 6D vs Pentax K-5 II Overview
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.
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Canon 6D vs Pentax K-5 II Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Canon 6D over the Pentax K-5 II
6D | K-5 II | |||
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Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 921k | Sharper display (+119k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 II over the Canon 6D
K-5 II | 6D |
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Common features in the Canon 6D and Pentax K-5 II
6D | K-5 II | |||
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Released | February 2013 | ![]() | June 2013 | Similar generation |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lack of Touch display |
Canon 6D vs Pentax K-5 II Physical Comparison
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.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
![Canon 6D vs Pentax K-5 II size comparison Canon 6D vs Pentax K-5 II size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-6D-vs-Pentax-K-5-II-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 6D and K-5 II is 59 and 60 respectively.
![Canon 6D vs Pentax K-5 II top view buttons comparison Canon 6D vs Pentax K-5 II top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-6D-vs-Pentax-K-5-II-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon 6D vs Pentax K-5 II Sensor Comparison
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.
![Canon 6D vs Pentax K-5 II sensor size comparison Canon 6D vs Pentax K-5 II sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-EOS-6D-vs-Pentax-K-5-II-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon 6D vs Pentax K-5 II Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon 6D vs Pentax K-5 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon 6D vs Pentax K-5 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-6D-vs-Pentax-K-5-II-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon 6D vs Pentax K-5 II Specifications
Canon EOS 6D | Pentax K-5 II | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Pentax |
Model | Canon EOS 6D | Pentax K-5 II |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2013-02-12 | 2013-06-04 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 5+ | Prime II |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 36 x 24mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 864.0mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4928 x 3264 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Max enhanced ISO | 102400 | 51200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 50 | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 11 |
Cross focus points | 1 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Canon EF | Pentax KAF2 |
Number of lenses | 250 | 151 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | Clear View II TFT LCD | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 97% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.71x | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.5 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/180 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 770 grams (1.70 lbs) | 760 grams (1.68 lbs) |
Dimensions | 145 x 111 x 71mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 2.8") | 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 82 | 82 |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.8 | 23.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.1 | 14.1 |
DXO Low light score | 2340 | 1235 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 1090 photos | 980 photos |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LP-E6 | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $1,699 | $830 |