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Canon 6D vs Pentax KP

Portability
59
Imaging
68
Features
70
Overall
68
Canon EOS 6D front
 
Pentax KP front
Portability
61
Imaging
68
Features
76
Overall
71

Canon 6D vs Pentax KP Key Specs

Canon 6D
(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
  • Revealed February 2013
  • Successor is Canon 6D MII
Pentax KP
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 819200
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 703g - 132 x 101 x 76mm
  • Introduced January 2017
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Canon 6D vs Pentax KP Overview

Below, we are looking at the Canon 6D versus Pentax KP, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the 6D (20MP) and the KP (24MP) is fairly similar but the 6D (Full frame) and KP (APS-C) use different sensor measurements.

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The 6D was released 5 years earlier than the KP which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the 6D grades vs the KP in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 6D over the Pentax KP

 6D KP 
Display resolution1040k921kClearer display (+119k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax KP over the Canon 6D

 KP 6D 
IntroducedJanuary 2017February 2013Newer by 48 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Canon 6D and Pentax KP

 6D KP 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Canon 6D vs Pentax KP Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon 6D has got physical dimensions of 145mm x 111mm x 71mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 2.8") along with a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) and the Pentax KP has proportions of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") and a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the 6D and the KP.

Canon 6D vs Pentax KP size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 6D and KP is 59 and 61 respectively.

Canon 6D vs Pentax KP top view buttons comparison

Canon 6D vs Pentax KP Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over specifications. The picture below should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6D and KP.

To sum up, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 6D due to its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Pentax KP will deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images much more aggressively. The more aged 6D is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon 6D vs Pentax KP sensor size comparison

Canon 6D vs Pentax KP Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 6D vs Pentax KP Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 6D
Portrait photography with Pentax KP
80
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
80
focusing manually
decent megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 6D as a Street photography camera
Pentax KP as a Street photography camera
63
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
above average ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
76
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
very good ISO range (819,200)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 6D Sports photography highlights
Pentax KP Sports photography highlights
69
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
weather proof
great battery life (1,090 per charge)
supports phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (4.5 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
72
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/24,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
bad battery (390 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon 6D Travel photography information
Pentax KP Travel photography information
61
great battery life (1,090 CIPA)
weather proof
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
62
environment sealing
decent megapixels (24MP)
flash built-in
bad battery (390 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 6D Landscape photography details
Pentax KP Landscape photography details
74
has manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
great battery life (1,090 shots)
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse function
78
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
very good ISO range (819,200)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
bad battery (390 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 6D Vlogging features
Pentax KP Vlogging features
30
features face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with microphone socket
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic port
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Canon 6D vs Pentax KP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 6D and Pentax KP
 Canon EOS 6DPentax KP
General Information
Brand Name Canon Pentax
Model Canon EOS 6D Pentax KP
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2013-02-12 2017-01-26
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5+ PRIME IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 6016 x 4000
Max native ISO 25600 819200
Max boosted ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 11 27
Cross focus points 1 25
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF Pentax KAF2
Total lenses 250 151
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology Clear View II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.63x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/24000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.5 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual, wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 seconds -
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 (60i, 30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 770 gr (1.70 pounds) 703 gr (1.55 pounds)
Dimensions 145 x 111 x 71mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 2.8") 132 x 101 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 82 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 2340 not tested
Other
Battery life 1090 images 390 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6 D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $1,699 $747