Canon 7D MII vs Pentax K-1 II

Let's look more closely at the Canon 7D MII and Pentax K-1 II, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Pentax. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the 7D MII (20MP) and K-1 II (36MP) and the 7D MII (APS-C) and K-1 II (Full frame) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The 7D MII was revealed 4 years before the K-1 II and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the 7D MII scores against the K-1 II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 7D Mark II and Pentax K-1 Mark II. The full galleries are provided at Canon 7D MII Gallery and Pentax K-1 II Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and size. The Canon 7D MII has exterior measurements of 149mm x 112mm x 78mm (5.9" x 4.4" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 910 grams (2.01 lbs) and the Pentax K-1 II has specifications 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 7D MII and Pentax K-1 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the 7D MII compared to the K-1 II.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the 7D MII and K-1 II is 55 and 55 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through technical specs. The graphic below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 7D MII and K-1 II.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 7D MII having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Pentax K-1 II will resolve extra detail because of its extra 16 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older 7D MII is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.