Canon
EOS R6 Mark II
Versatile 24.2MP full-frame hybrid with class-leading AF and 4K 60p video.
$2,499
Released Nov 2022
Pentax
KF
Updated K-70 with modern connectivity and the same rugged Pentax philosophy.
$849
Released Nov 2022
Released within a month of each other.
Wins
EOS R6 Mark II
Wins
KF
6 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 101)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 25,600)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher RAW buffer depth (180 frames vs 60 frames)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 15 fps)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher Max video bit rate (340 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 98 × 88 mm
680 g (1.50 lb / 23.99 oz)
KF
138 × 98 × 88 mm
520 g (1.15 lb / 18.34 oz)
EOS R6 Mark II and KF share virtually identical body dimensions.
EOS R6 Mark II is 160 g heavier than KF.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS R6 Mark II · 88mm KF
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 98 mm
KF
138 × 98 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 88 mm
KF
138 × 88 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R6 Mark II
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
KF
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
2.3× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R6 Mark II
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
KF
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 R6 Mark II
AF low-light limit
-6.5 EV vs -3 EV — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds People, Dogs, Cats…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138.4, 98.4, 88.4
AF points / zones
1053 vs 101 — higher is better
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 25,600 — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
180 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better
Max video bit rate
340 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
KF
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138, 98, 88
Weight
520 g vs 680 g — lower is better
EVF magnification
0.78 × vs 0.76 × — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Resolution — Both 24.2 MP
- ✓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
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
EOS R6 Mark II
Pros
- ✓Up to 40fps electronic burst
- ✓4K 60p oversampled from 6K
- ✓Dual Pixel CMOS AF II — superb subject tracking
- ✓8-stop IBIS
- ✓Fully articulating touchscreen
Cons
- –24.2MP may feel limiting for large prints
- –No CFexpress on base body
- –Short battery life vs. A7 IV
KF
Pros
- ✓Weather sealed
- ✓IBIS
- ✓Affordable DSLR
Cons
- –DSLR platform
- –No 4K
- –Niche ecosystem
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, EOS R6 Mark II or KF?
EOS R6 Mark II scores 8.5/10 versus 6.0/10 for KF — 40fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and KF?
Both cameras share the same 24.2 MP resolution.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and KF have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R6 Mark II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while kF has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R6 Mark II or the KF?
EOS R6 Mark II reaches 40 fps electronic. KF reaches 15 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and KF?
EOS R6 Mark II weighs 680 g and KF weighs 520 g, so the KF is 160 g lighter.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and KF record 4K video?
EOS R6 Mark II: 4K up to 60p. KF: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R6 Mark II and KF weather sealed?
EOS R6 Mark II: Yes. KF: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 760 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R6 Mark II and 640 shots for the KF, giving the EOS R6 Mark II the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R6 Mark II launched at $2,499 and KF at $849. The KF is $1,650 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Pentax press materials.