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Canon 90D vs Pentax K-1 II

Portability
60
Imaging
73
Features
93
Overall
81
Canon EOS 90D front
 
Pentax K-1 Mark II front
Portability
55
Imaging
78
Features
82
Overall
79

Canon 90D vs Pentax K-1 II Key Specs

Canon 90D
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 701g - 141 x 105 x 77mm
  • Announced August 2019
  • Succeeded the Canon 80D
Pentax K-1 II
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 819200
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF4 Mount
  • 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
  • Released February 2018
  • Replaced the Pentax K-1
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Canon 90D vs Pentax K-1 II Overview

Following is a extended comparison of the Canon 90D and Pentax K-1 II, both Advanced DSLR cameras by brands Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the 90D (33MP) and the K-1 II (36MP) is fairly comparable but the 90D (APS-C) and K-1 II (Full frame) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The 90D was brought out 19 months after the K-1 II making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the 90D scores versus the K-1 II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 90D over the Pentax K-1 II

 90D K-1 II 
ReleasedAugust 2019February 2018More modern by 19 months
Display resolution1040k1037kCrisper display (+3k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 II over the Canon 90D

 K-1 II 90D 
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon 90D and Pentax K-1 II

 90D K-1 II 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display

Canon 90D vs Pentax K-1 II Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon 90D offers physical measurements of 141mm x 105mm x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") and a weight of 701 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-1 II has sizing of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") with a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the 90D compared to the K-1 II.

Canon 90D vs Pentax K-1 II size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 90D and K-1 II is 60 and 55 respectively.

Canon 90D vs Pentax K-1 II top view buttons comparison

Canon 90D vs Pentax K-1 II Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by seeing specs. The picture here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 90D and K-1 II.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 90D due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Pentax K-1 II will provide extra detail having its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The newer 90D will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon 90D vs Pentax K-1 II sensor size comparison

Canon 90D vs Pentax K-1 II Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 90D vs Pentax K-1 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 90D as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K-1 II as a Portrait photography camera
83
has manual focus
MP count fantastic (33MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
86
focusing manually
high MP (36 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 90D Street photography info
Pentax K-1 II Street photography info
72
fully articulated screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
has touch focus
weather proof
good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
70
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
very good ISO range (819,200)
more heavy than average (1,010 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 90D
Sports photography with Pentax K-1 II
80
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
MP count fantastic (33 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
great battery life (1,300 shots)
has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
77
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high MP (36 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
low fps (4.4 frames/s)
bad battery life (670 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 90D as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K-1 II as a Travel photography camera
78
great battery life (1,300 CIPA)
weather proof
supports bluetooth
has touch focus
MP count fantastic (33MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
53
weather proofing
high MP (36MP)
bad battery life (670 shots)
more heavy than average (1,010 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 90D Landscape photography info
Pentax K-1 II Landscape photography info
80
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
MP count fantastic (33 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
great battery life (1,300 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
82
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF4 mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high MP (36 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
very good ISO range (819,200)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
has double storage slots
bad battery life (670 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 90D as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K-1 II as a Vlogging camera
71
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external mic jack
does not have image stabilization
32
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have microphone port
display isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than average (1,010 grams)
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Canon 90D vs Pentax K-1 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 90D and Pentax K-1 II
 Canon EOS 90DPentax K-1 Mark II
General Information
Company Canon Pentax
Model Canon EOS 90D Pentax K-1 Mark II
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2019-08-28 2018-02-22
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 8 PRIME IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 33 megapixel 36 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 6960 x 4640 7360 x 4912
Highest native ISO 25600 819200
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 45 33
Cross focus points 45 25
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF4
Total lenses 326 151
Crop factor 1.6 1
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames/s 4.4 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 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
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250 secs 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 Yes (With USB-PD compatible chargers) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 701 grams (1.55 lb) 1010 grams (2.23 lb)
Physical dimensions 141 x 105 x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") 137 x 110 x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 1300 photographs 670 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6N D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
Storage slots 1 2
Retail pricing $1,199 $1,737