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Canon R6 II vs Pentax K-1 II

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Canon EOS R6 Mark II front
 
Pentax K-1 Mark II front
Portability
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Imaging
77
Features
82
Overall
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Canon R6 II vs Pentax K-1 II Key Specs

Canon R6 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Bump to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 680g - 138 x 98 x 88mm
  • Launched November 2022
  • Succeeded the Canon R6
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 Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF4 Mount
  • 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
  • Revealed February 2018
  • Replaced the Pentax K-1
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Canon R6 II vs Pentax K-1 II Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Canon R6 II versus Pentax K-1 II, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Canon and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the R6 II (24MP) and K-1 II (36MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The R6 II was brought out 4 years after the K-1 II which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon R6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-1 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the R6 II grades against the K-1 II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon R6 II over the Pentax K-1 II

 R6 II K-1 II 
RevealedNovember 2022February 2018Newer by 58 months
Display resolution1620k1037kSharper display (+583k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 II over the Canon R6 II

 K-1 II R6 II 
Display sizing3.2"3.00"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon R6 II and Pentax K-1 II

 R6 II K-1 II 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display

Canon R6 II vs Pentax K-1 II Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon R6 II features exterior measurements of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") along with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) while the Pentax K-1 II has dimensions 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 Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the R6 II and the K-1 II.

Canon R6 II vs Pentax K-1 II size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the R6 II and K-1 II is 61 and 55 respectively.

Canon R6 II vs Pentax K-1 II top view buttons comparison

Canon R6 II vs Pentax K-1 II Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specifications. The picture below may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the R6 II and K-1 II.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Pentax K-1 II to offer you greater detail having its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos far more aggressively. The newer R6 II provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon R6 II vs Pentax K-1 II sensor size comparison

Canon R6 II vs Pentax K-1 II Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R6 II vs Pentax K-1 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R6 II Portrait photography advice
Pentax K-1 II Portrait photography advice
86
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features face detect focus
exports RAW files
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you can focus manually
sensor resolution is great (36 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon R6 II as a Street photography camera
Pentax K-1 II as a Street photography camera
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fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW files
provides focus via touch
environment proof
good high ISO (102,400)
70
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
great ISO range (819,200)
heavier than average in class (1,010g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon R6 II Sports photography highlights
Pentax K-1 II Sports photography highlights
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high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features tracking focus
environment proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
low battery power (360 CIPA)
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great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is great (36MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
low frames per second (4.4 frames per second)
terrible battery pack (670 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon R6 II
Travel photography with Pentax K-1 II
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environment proof
has bluetooth
provides focus via touch
decent megapixels (24MP)
selfie friendly screen
low battery power (360 CIPA)
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weather proofing
sensor resolution is great (36 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (670 shots)
heavier than average in class (1,010 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon R6 II
Landscape photography with Pentax K-1 II
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you can focus manually
change lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen size is decent (3.00 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
good high ISO (102,400)
exports RAW files
environment proof
has dual storage slots
low battery power (360 CIPA)
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you can focus manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF4 mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is great (36MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
great ISO range (819,200)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
2 card slots
terrible battery pack (670 CIPA)
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Canon R6 II as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K-1 II as a Vlogging camera
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selfie friendly screen
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone jack
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has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external mic support
screen isn't selfie friendly
heavier than average in class (1,010g)
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Canon R6 II vs Pentax K-1 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R6 II and Pentax K-1 II
 Canon EOS R6 Mark IIPentax K-1 Mark II
General Information
Brand Canon Pentax
Model Canon EOS R6 Mark II Pentax K-1 Mark II
Type Pro Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Launched 2022-11-02 2018-02-22
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - PRIME IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 36 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 7360 x 4912
Maximum native ISO 102400 819200
Maximum enhanced ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 4897 33
Cross focus points 1053 25
Lens
Lens mount Canon RF Pentax KAF4
Number of lenses 35 151
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3.00 inch 3.2 inch
Screen resolution 1,620 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames/s 4.4 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash 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
Max flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 30 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 680 gr (1.50 lb) 1010 gr (2.23 lb)
Dimensions 138 x 98 x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") 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 360 photographs 670 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6NH D-LI90
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Dual SD slots (UHS-II supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
Card slots Two Two
Launch pricing $2,499 $1,737