How To Choose Between Them
Compare the winners above against your own priorities. A lead in one category only matters if you use it.
Camera Comparison
Pentax
Pentax K-1 Mark II vs Canon EOS 6D Mark II
Short AnswerCanon EOS 6D Mark II wins more of the spec-sheet categories, but the right pick depends on what you shoot.
By Jennifer K. Telfer · Updated · 1 Min Read
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Winner By Photographic Discipline
ResolutionPentax K-1 Mark II
Autofocus PointsCanon EOS 6D Mark II
Battery LifeCanon EOS 6D Mark II
WeightCanon EOS 6D Mark II
Launch PriceCanon EOS 6D Mark II
Key Technical Performance Deltas
Resolution (MP)
A36.4
B26.2
Battery (Shots)
A670
B1200
Weight (g, Lower Is Lighter)
A1010
B765
AF Points
A25
B45
Form Factor
136.5 × 110 × 85.5 mm
144 × 110.5 × 74.8 mm
Reasons To Choose Each
Choose Pentax K-1 Mark II If…
- Higher resolution (36.4 MP vs 26.2 MP)
Choose Canon EOS 6D Mark II If…
- Higher autofocus points (45 vs 25 )
- Higher battery life (1200 shots vs 670 shots)
- Lighter body (765 g vs 1010 g)
- Costs less at launch ($1999 vs $1999.95)
Comprehensive Specification Table
| Spec | Pentax K-1 Mark II | Canon EOS 6D Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Format | Full Frame | Full Frame |
| Megapixels | 36.4 MP | 26.2 MP |
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Max Native ISO | 819200 | 40000 |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | 25 | 45 |
| Low-Light AF | -3 EV | -3 EV |
| Speed | ||
| Mechanical Burst | 4.4 fps | — |
| Fastest Mechanical Shutter | 1/8000 | 1/4000 |
| Viewfinder & Screen | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical pentaprism | Optical pentaprism |
| LCD Size | 3.2" | 3" |
| LCD Type | Multi-axis tilt | Vari-angle |
| Video | ||
| Best Video | 1080 60i | 1080 60p |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 1010 g | 765 g |
| Card Slots | 2 | 1 |
| Battery (CIPA) | 670 Shots | 1200 Shots |
| Weather Sealed | — | Yes |
| Launch Price | 1999.95 | 1999 |
Amber marks the stronger value. Figures are manufacturer specifications.