Canon 77D vs Pentax K-1
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Canon 77D vs Pentax K-1 Key Specs
(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- Superseded the Canon T6s
(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

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.

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.

Canon 77D vs Pentax K-1 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 77D and Pentax K-1. The complete galleries are available at Canon 77D Gallery and Pentax K-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 77D over the Pentax K-1
77D | K-1 | |||
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Announced | February 2017 | ![]() | February 2016 | More modern by 13 months |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 1037k | Sharper display (+3k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 over the Canon 77D
K-1 | 77D | |||
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Display size | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon 77D and Pentax K-1
77D | K-1 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fully Articulated | Fully 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).
See the Canon 77D versus Pentax K-1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 77D vs Pentax K-1 Specifications
Canon EOS 77D | Pentax K-1 | |
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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 |