Canon
EOS 6D Mark II
Affordable full-frame DSLR entry with articulating touchscreen and Dual Pixel AF.
$1,999
Launch priceReleased Jun 2017
Pentax
K-1
Original 36MP full-frame Pentax DSLR with 5-axis SR, AA filter simulator, and weather sealing.
$1,799
Launch priceReleased Apr 2016
EOS 6D Mark II is 1.2 years newer.
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Wins
EOS 6D Mark II
Wins
K-1
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BK-1 has higher 4K max frame rate (60 fps vs 0 fps)
- BK-1 has higher IBIS effectiveness (5 stops vs 0 stops)
- BK-1 has higher Burst (electronic) (20 fps vs 6.5 fps)
- BK-1 has higher AF points / zones (101 vs 45)
- BK-1 has higher RAW buffer depth (120 frames vs 60 frames)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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EOS 6D Mark II
144 × 111 × 75 mm
765 g (1.69 lb / 26.98 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
K-1
137 × 111 × 87 mm
1010 g (2.23 lb / 35.63 oz)
EOS 6D Mark II is 12mm thinner than K-1 but it is also 7mm wider.
EOS 6D Mark II is 245 g lighter than K-1.
Depth (front-to-back): 75mm EOS 6D Mark II · 87mm K-1
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS 6D Mark II
144 × 111 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
K-1
137 × 111 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS 6D Mark II
144 × 75 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
K-1
137 × 87 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS 6D Mark II
35.9 × 24 mm · Full Frame
862 mm² area
K-1
35.9 × 24 mm · Full Frame
862 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS 6D Mark II
✓ more lensesCanon EF
300+
native lenses available
K-1
Pentax K
70+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
EOS 6D Mark II
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 144, 74.8
Battery life (CIPA)
1200 shots vs 640 shots — higher is better
ISO max (native)
40,000 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Weight
765 g vs 1010 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose
K-1
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
4K max frame rate
60 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
IBIS effectiveness
5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
Burst (electronic)
20 fps vs 6.5 fps — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 137, 86.5
AF points / zones
101 vs 45 — higher is better
Eye AF
Only K-1 supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓Max video bit rate — Both 150 Mbps
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
EOS 6D Mark II
Pros
- ✓Affordable full-frame
- ✓Articulating screen
- ✓Good ergonomics
Cons
- –26MP dated
- –Single card slot
- –Dynamic range behind mirrorless
K-1
Pros
- ✓36MP full-frame
- ✓IBIS in DSLR
- ✓AA filter simulator
- ✓Weather sealed
Cons
- –Slow AF vs mirrorless
- –Heavy
- –Superseded by K-1 II
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, EOS 6D Mark II or K-1?
K-1 scores 9.0/10 versus 3.0/10 for EOS 6D Mark II — 20fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS 6D Mark II and K-1?
EOS 6D Mark II is 26.2 MP and K-1 is 36.4 MP, so the K-1 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS 6D Mark II and K-1 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS 6D Mark II does not have IBIS, while K-1 has 5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS 6D Mark II or the K-1?
EOS 6D Mark II reaches 6.5 fps electronic. K-1 reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS 6D Mark II and K-1?
EOS 6D Mark II weighs 765 g and K-1 weighs 1010 g, so the EOS 6D Mark II is 245 g lighter.
Do the EOS 6D Mark II and K-1 record 4K video?
EOS 6D Mark II: Full HD. K-1: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS 6D Mark II and K-1 weather sealed?
EOS 6D Mark II: Yes. K-1: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 1,200 shots (CIPA) for the EOS 6D Mark II and 640 shots for the K-1, giving the EOS 6D Mark II the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS 6D Mark II launched at $1,999 and K-1 at $1,799. The K-1 is $200 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Pentax press materials.