Canon
EOS R1
Flagship 24.2MP full-frame BSI stacked RF body with 40fps burst, Dual Pixel Intelligent AF, 6K RAW, and 9.44M-dot EVF.
$6,299
Launch priceReleased Jul 2024
Pentax
K-3 II
24MP APS-C DSLR with pixel shift resolution, GPS, and no AA filter for detail-focused work.
$1,099
Launch priceReleased Apr 2015
EOS R1 is 9.3 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R1
Wins
K-3 II
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R1 has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 101)
- AEOS R1 has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 25,600)
- AEOS R1 has higher EVF resolution (9,440,000 vs 2,360,000)
- AEOS R1 has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 15 fps)
- AEOS R1 has higher Battery life (CIPA) (1330 shots vs 640 shots)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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EOS R1
158 × 150 × 87 mm
920 g (2.03 lb / 32.45 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
K-3 II
132 × 102 × 78 mm
700 g (1.54 lb / 24.69 oz)
EOS R1 is 26mm wider, 48mm taller, and 10mm thicker than K-3 II.
EOS R1 is 220 g heavier than K-3 II.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R1 · 78mm K-3 II
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R1
158 × 150 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
K-3 II
132 × 102 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R1
158 × 87 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
K-3 II
132 × 78 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R1
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
K-3 II
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
2.4× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R1
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
K-3 II
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 R1
AF low-light limit
-7.5 EV vs -3 EV — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds People, Dogs, Cats…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 157.6, 149.5, 87.3
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, CFexpress Type B
AF points / zones
1053 vs 101 — higher is better
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 25,600 — higher is better
EVF resolution
9,440,000 vs 2,360,000 — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
K-3 II
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 131.5, 101.5, 77.5
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
Weight
700 g vs 920 g — lower is better
Resolution
24.4 MP vs 24.2 MP — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓In-body stabilization (IBIS) — Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
EOS R1
Pros
- ✓40fps electronic burst
- ✓24.2MP BSI stacked full-frame sensor
- ✓Dual Pixel Intelligent AF
- ✓6K RAW and 4K 120p video
- ✓Dual CFexpress Type B slots
Cons
- –24MP resolution
- –Very expensive
- –Large integrated-grip body
K-3 II
Pros
- ✓Pixel shift hi-res
- ✓No AA filter
- ✓GPS built-in
- ✓Weather sealed
Cons
- –Superseded by K-3 III
- –DSLR
- –Limited video
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, EOS R1 or K-3 II?
EOS R1 scores 10.0/10 versus 6.5/10 for K-3 II — 40fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R1 and K-3 II?
EOS R1 is 24.2 MP and K-3 II is 24.4 MP, so the K-3 II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R1 and K-3 II have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while K-3 II has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R1 or the K-3 II?
EOS R1 reaches 40 fps electronic. K-3 II reaches 15 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R1 and K-3 II?
EOS R1 weighs 920 g and K-3 II weighs 700 g, so the K-3 II is 220 g lighter.
Do the EOS R1 and K-3 II record 4K video?
EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. K-3 II: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R1 and K-3 II weather sealed?
EOS R1: Yes. K-3 II: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 1,330 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R1 and 640 shots for the K-3 II, giving the EOS R1 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R1 launched at $6,299 and K-3 II at $1,099. The K-3 II is $5,200 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.