Canon R6 vs Pentax K-1 II

Below is a detailed review of the Canon R6 vs Pentax K-1 II, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Canon and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the R6 (20MP) and K-1 II (36MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The R6 was manufactured 2 years later than the K-1 II and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon R6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-1 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the R6 grades vs the K-1 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS R6 & Pentax K-1 Mark II. The entire galleries are provided at Canon R6 Gallery & Pentax K-1 II Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon R6 has exterior dimensions of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") and a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) and the Pentax K-1 II has dimensions of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") having a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the R6 vs the K-1 II.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the R6 and K-1 II is 61 and 55 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements simply by going through specs. The photograph underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the R6 and K-1 II.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Pentax K-1 II to provide more detail due to its extra 16 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger R6 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.