Canon R6 vs Pentax K-01

On this page, we will be contrasting the Canon R6 vs Pentax K-01, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the R6 (20MP) and K-01 (16MP) and the R6 (Full frame) and K-01 (APS-C) offer different sensor measurements.

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The R6 was manufactured 8 years after the K-01 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the R6 scores versus the K-01 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS R6 & Pentax K-01. The entire galleries are available at Canon R6 Gallery & Pentax K-01 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon R6 offers outer dimensions of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") and a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) while the Pentax K-01 has sizing of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") with a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs).

Examine the Canon R6 vs Pentax K-01 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the R6 vs the K-01.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the R6 and K-01 is 61 and 76 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through specs. The picture below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the R6 and K-01.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The R6 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon R6 will render extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent R6 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.