Here is a quick specifications comparison of the Canon 1DX Mark II vs Pentax K-1 DSLR cameras with full-frame image sensors.
The Canon EOS-1D X Mark II is a new flagship DSLR camera features a new 20.2 MP full frame CMOS sensor and new Al Servo AF III+, improved 61-point AF system with 41 cross-type AF points, new 360k RGB+IR metering sensor, Dual “DIGIC 6+” processors, 4K video capture up to 60p and an ISO range of 100 to 51200 (expandable from 50 up to 409600).
Pentax K-1 full-frame DSLR features a 36.4MP full-frame CMOS sensor and the advanced PRIME IV image processing engine. The first 35mm format Pentax K-1 DSLR camera offers a 3.2″ 1.04M-dot LCD uses a new flexible tilting design.
Comparison of the Canon 1DX Mark II vs Pentax K-1 Cameras
Below you can see the comparison table of Canon 1DX Mark II vs Pentax K-1 cameras. Some differences like sensor, image size, shooting speed, lcd size etc.. detailed as bold on the table.
| Feature | Canon 1DX Mark II | Pentax K-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Resolution | 20.2-Megapixels | 36-Megapixels |
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Size | 35.9 x 24 mm | 35.9 x 24 mm |
| Sensor Type | Full Frame | Full Frame |
| AA Filter | No | No |
| Image Size | 5,472 x 3,648 | 7360 x 4912 |
| Image Processor | Dual DIGIC 6+ | PRIME IV |
| Viewfinder Type | Optical (tunnel) | Optical (tunnel) |
| Viewfinder Coverage | %100 | %100 |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.76x | 0.7x |
| Image Stabilization | No | 5-axis Sensor-shift Image Stabilization |
| Storage Media | 1x CF + 1x Cfast 2.0 | Dual SDXC, SDHC, SD |
| Continuous Shooting Speed | 14 fps (16 mirror-up) | 4.4 FPS |
| Max Shutter Speed | 1/8000 to 30 sec | 1/8000 to 30 sec |
| Native ISO Sensitivity | ISO 100-51,200 | ISO 100-204800 |
| Autofocus System | 61-point, 41 cross-type AF system | 33 points |
| Video Output | MOV, MPEG-4 / H.264 | H.264, MPEG-4 |
| Video Maximum Resolution | 4096 x 2160, in-camera framegrab (8.8Mpix) | 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p) |
| LCD Size | 3.2″ Rear Touchscreen TFT-LCD | 3.2″ Tilting TFT-LCD |
| LCD Resolution | 1,620,000 dots | 1.037,000 dots |
| Exposure Compensation | ±5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV steps) | ±5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV steps) |
| Timelapse recording | Yes | Yes |
| GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Wi-Fi | not built-in / WFT-E8A, IEEE 802.11ac/n/a/g/b, 2.4GHz/5GHz | Yes |
| Built-in Flash | No | No |
| Battery | LP-E19 | D-LI90 |
| Battery Life | 1210~1020 viewfinder, 260~240 live-view CIPA | 760 shots |
| USB Version | 3.0 | 2.0 |
| Dimensions | 158 x 167.6 x 82.6mm | 136.5 x 110.0 x 85.5 mm |
| Weight | 1,530g (With Battery + Media) | 924g |
| Price | $5,999.99 (as introduced) | $1,799 (as introduced) |
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I know which one I would choose … it wouldn’t be the Pentax .. it achieves 36 mp by pixel doubling.
No it doesn’t, it has a 36Mpx sensor.
You could buy the K-i and a who;e suite of glass for less than the Canon.
Never mind