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Canon 77D vs Pentax K-1

Portability
66
Imaging
67
Features
85
Overall
74
Canon EOS 77D front
 
Pentax K-1 front
Portability
55
Imaging
75
Features
82
Overall
77

Canon 77D vs Pentax K-1 Key Specs

Canon 77D
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 540g - 131 x 100 x 76mm
  • Launched February 2017
  • Alternate Name is EOS 9000D
  • Superseded the Canon T6s
Pentax K-1
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 204800
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
  • Announced February 2016
  • Replacement is Pentax K-1 II
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Canon 77D vs Pentax K-1 Overview

Following is a in depth comparison of the Canon 77D versus Pentax K-1, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the 77D (24MP) and K-1 (36MP) and the 77D (APS-C) and K-1 (Full frame) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The 77D was launched 13 months after the K-1 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the 77D grades against the K-1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 77D over the Pentax K-1

 77D K-1 
AnnouncedFebruary 2017February 2016More modern by 13 months
Display resolution1040k1037kSharper display (+3k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 over the Canon 77D

 K-1 77D 
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon 77D and Pentax K-1

 77D K-1 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display

Canon 77D vs Pentax K-1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon 77D has physical measurements of 131mm x 100mm x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Pentax K-1 has dimensions of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") with a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the 77D and the K-1.

Canon 77D vs Pentax K-1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 77D and K-1 is 66 and 55 respectively.

Canon 77D vs Pentax K-1 top view buttons comparison

Canon 77D vs Pentax K-1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes simply by checking specifications. The pic here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 77D and K-1.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 77D due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Pentax K-1 will give extra detail utilizing its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent 77D will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon 77D vs Pentax K-1 sensor size comparison

Canon 77D vs Pentax K-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 77D vs Pentax K-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 77D Portrait photography features
Pentax K-1 Portrait photography features
80
manual focus
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
exports RAW files
85
has manual focus
megapixel count high (36 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 77D Street photography details
Pentax K-1 Street photography details
72
fully articulated screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
has touch to focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
70
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
great ISO range (204,800)
more heavy than average in class (1,010 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 77D Sports photography details
Pentax K-1 Sports photography details
66
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
has phase detect auto focus
max fps very slow (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count high (36 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.4 frames per second)
terrible battery power (760 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 77D Travel photography information
Pentax K-1 Travel photography information
79
supports bluetooth
has touch to focus
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
53
weather proof
megapixel count high (36MP)
terrible battery power (760 shots)
more heavy than average in class (1,010 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 77D Landscape photography highlights
Pentax K-1 Landscape photography highlights
77
manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
81
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count high (36 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
great ISO range (204,800)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
2 card slots
terrible battery power (760 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 77D
Vlogging with Pentax K-1
73
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external mic port
does not have image stabilization
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have microphone support
screen is not selfie friendly
more heavy than average in class (1,010g)
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Canon 77D vs Pentax K-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 77D and Pentax K-1
 Canon EOS 77DPentax K-1
General Information
Brand Name Canon Pentax
Model type Canon EOS 77D Pentax K-1
Also Known as EOS 9000D -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2017-02-15 2016-02-17
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 7 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 36MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 7360 x 4912
Maximum native ISO 25600 204800
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 45 33
Cross type focus points 45 25
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF2
Available lenses 326 151
Crop factor 1.6 1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3.2 inches
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 6.0fps 4.4fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes - 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
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/200s 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Built-in
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 540g (1.19 lbs) 1010g (2.23 lbs)
Physical dimensions 131 x 100 x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") 137 x 110 x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 78 96
DXO Color Depth rating 23.6 25.4
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.3 14.6
DXO Low light rating 971 3280
Other
Battery life 600 photos 760 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
Card slots Single 2
Pricing at launch $549 $1,499