Canon 7D MII vs Pentax K-3 II

Following is a thorough overview of the Canon 7D MII and Pentax K-3 II, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the 7D MII (20MP) and the K-3 II (24MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The 7D MII was manufactured 7 months prior to the K-3 II and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the 7D MII matches up vs the K-3 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 7D Mark II & Pentax K-3 II. The entire galleries are provided at Canon 7D MII Gallery & Pentax K-3 II Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon 7D MII enjoys outside dimensions of 149mm x 112mm x 78mm (5.9" x 4.4" x 3.1") and a weight of 910 grams (2.01 lbs) and the Pentax K-3 II has proportions of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the 7D MII against the K-3 II.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the 7D MII and K-3 II is 55 and 59 respectively.

Often, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over specifications. The image underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 7D MII and K-3 II.

To sum up, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Pentax K-3 II to offer you extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 7D MII is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.