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Canon 80D vs Pentax K-3 II

Portability
59
Imaging
67
Features
92
Overall
77
Canon EOS 80D front
 
Pentax K-3 II front
Portability
59
Imaging
67
Features
84
Overall
73

Canon 80D vs Pentax K-3 II Key Specs

Canon 80D
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000 (Boost to 25600)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 730g - 139 x 105 x 79mm
  • Released February 2016
  • Earlier Model is Canon 70D
  • Later Model is Canon 90D
Pentax K-3 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 131 x 100 x 77mm
  • Released April 2015
  • Replaced the Pentax K-3
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Canon 80D vs Pentax K-3 II Overview

The following is a extensive analysis of the Canon 80D versus Pentax K-3 II, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the 80D (24MP) and the K-3 II (24MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The 80D was manufactured 11 months after the K-3 II so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the 80D grades vs the K-3 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 80D over the Pentax K-3 II

 80D K-3 II 
ReleasedFebruary 2016April 2015Newer by 11 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k1037kSharper display (+3k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-3 II over the Canon 80D

 K-3 II 80D 
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon 80D and Pentax K-3 II

 80D K-3 II 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing

Canon 80D vs Pentax K-3 II Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon 80D has got physical measurements of 139mm x 105mm x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") and a weight of 730 grams (1.61 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).

Contrast the Canon 80D versus Pentax K-3 II in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the 80D compared to the K-3 II.

Canon 80D vs Pentax K-3 II size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the 80D and K-3 II is 59 and 59 respectively.

Canon 80D vs Pentax K-3 II top view buttons comparison

Canon 80D vs Pentax K-3 II Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by checking specs. The picture below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 80D and K-3 II.

As you can plainly see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution so you can expect similar quality of pictures however you need to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The newer 80D should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon 80D vs Pentax K-3 II sensor size comparison

Canon 80D vs Pentax K-3 II Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 80D vs Pentax K-3 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 80D
Portrait photography with Pentax K-3 II
80
you can focus manually
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
saves RAW files
80
manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 80D Street photography factors
Pentax K-3 II Street photography factors
69
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
supports touch focus
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
69
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
above average ISO range (51,200)
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Canon 80D Sports photography details
Pentax K-3 II Sports photography details
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
77
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
supports phase detect autofocus
terrible battery life (720 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 80D Travel photography details
Pentax K-3 II Travel photography details
77
environment proof
supports touch focus
decent MP (24MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
57
environment proof
resolution is good (24MP)
terrible battery life (720 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 80D Landscape photography factors
Pentax K-3 II Landscape photography factors
76
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
78
manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
above average ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
two card slots
terrible battery life (720 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 80D Vlogging details
Pentax K-3 II Vlogging details
70
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
includes face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with microphone port
does not have image stabilization
34
image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external microphone socket
display is not selfie friendly
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Canon 80D vs Pentax K-3 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 80D and Pentax K-3 II
 Canon EOS 80DPentax K-3 II
General Information
Company Canon Pentax
Model type Canon EOS 80D Pentax K-3 II
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2016-02-18 2015-04-23
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 Prime III
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.5 x 15mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 337.5mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 6016 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 16000 51200
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 45 27
Cross type focus points 45 25
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF2
Number of lenses 326 151
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3.2"
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.64x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 7.0fps 8.3fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options - 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 (available with dedicated external flash)
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 730 gr (1.61 pounds) 800 gr (1.76 pounds)
Physical dimensions 139 x 105 x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") 131 x 100 x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 79 80
DXO Color Depth rating 23.6 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.2 13.6
DXO Low light rating 1135 1106
Other
Battery life 960 photos 720 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6N D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I support) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 2
Retail pricing $1,199 $829