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Canon 77D vs Pentax K-1 II

Portability
66
Imaging
67
Features
85
Overall
74
Canon EOS 77D front
 
Pentax K-1 Mark II front
Portability
55
Imaging
78
Features
82
Overall
79

Canon 77D vs Pentax K-1 II Key Specs

Canon 77D
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand 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
  • Older Model is Canon T6s
Pentax K-1 II
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 819200
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF4 Mount
  • 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
  • Announced February 2018
  • Succeeded the Pentax K-1
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Canon 77D vs Pentax K-1 II Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Canon 77D and Pentax K-1 II, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the 77D (24MP) and K-1 II (36MP) and the 77D (APS-C) and K-1 II (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The 77D was revealed 12 months prior to the K-1 II which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the 77D scores versus the K-1 II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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

 77D K-1 II 
Screen resolution1040k1037kSharper screen (+3k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

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

 K-1 II 77D 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018February 2017More recent by 12 months
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")

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

 77D K-1 II 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen

Canon 77D vs Pentax K-1 II Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon 77D has got outer dimensions of 131mm x 100mm x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Pentax K-1 II has measurements of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") with a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

Check out the Canon 77D and Pentax K-1 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the 77D against the K-1 II.

Canon 77D vs Pentax K-1 II size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the 77D and K-1 II is 66 and 55 respectively.

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

Canon 77D vs Pentax K-1 II Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through technical specs. The visual here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 77D and K-1 II.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 77D using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Pentax K-1 II will render more detail because of its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older 77D will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon 77D vs Pentax K-1 II sensor size comparison

Canon 77D vs Pentax K-1 II Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon 77D Portrait photography features
Pentax K-1 II Portrait photography features
80
manual focus
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
86
has manual focus
great sensor resolution (36 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 77D as a Street photography camera
Pentax K-1 II as a Street photography camera
72
screen articulates
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
has touch focus
good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
70
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
above average high ISO (819,200)
heavier than average (1,010 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 77D Sports photography information
Pentax K-1 II Sports photography information
66
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
has phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
77
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor resolution (36 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
comes with phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.4 frames per second)
not so great battery life (670 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 77D Travel photography information
Pentax K-1 II Travel photography information
79
supports bluetooth
has touch focus
decent megapixels (24MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
53
weather sealing
great sensor resolution (36MP)
not so great battery life (670 shots)
heavier than average (1,010g)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 77D Landscape photography features
Pentax K-1 II Landscape photography features
77
manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
82
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF4 mount)
decent sized screen (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor resolution (36MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
above average high ISO (819,200)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
two card slots
not so great battery life (670 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 77D
Vlogging with Pentax K-1 II
73
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
supports face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external mic jack
no image stabilization
32
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic socket
screen is not selfie friendly
heavier than average (1,010g)
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Canon 77D vs Pentax K-1 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 77D and Pentax K-1 II
 Canon EOS 77DPentax K-1 Mark II
General Information
Brand Name Canon Pentax
Model type Canon EOS 77D Pentax K-1 Mark II
Also referred to as EOS 9000D -
Class Entry-Level DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2017-02-15 2018-02-22
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 7 PRIME IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 36 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 7360 x 4912
Max native ISO 25600 819200
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch 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 support Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF4
Available lenses 326 151
Crop factor 1.6 1
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3" 3.2"
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s 4.4 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200 seconds 1/200 seconds
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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
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 540 gr (1.19 lbs) 1010 gr (2.23 lbs)
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 Overall rating 78 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 971 not tested
Other
Battery life 600 images 670 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
Card slots 1 Dual
Cost at release $549 $1,737