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Canon EOS-1D X Mark III vs Pentax K-1 Mark II
The Canon EOS-1D X Mark III and the Pentax K-1 Mark II side by side, computed from this guide's catalogue.
Which to pick
Pick the Canon EOS-1D X Mark III if you want a newer model (2020 against 2018), which usually means better autofocus and video and more lenses made for it in this guide (141 against 28). Pick the Pentax K-1 Mark II if you want more resolution, for cropping and big prints (36.4 against 20.1 MP) and stabilisation in the body, which steadies every lens. If you already own Canon EF or Pentax K lenses, the camera on that mount saves you buying them again.
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Specs side by side
| Spec | Canon EOS-1D X Mark III | Pentax K-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Maker | Canon | Pentax |
| Mount | Canon EF | Pentax K |
| Sensor | Full frame, 36 x 24 mm | Full frame, 36 x 24 mm |
| Crop factor | 1× | 1× |
| Resolution | 20.1 MP | 36.4 MPmore detail |
| Stabilisation | none | in the bodystabilised |
| Announced | 2020 | 2018 |
| Type | DSLR | DSLR |
| Weight | not listed | 1010 g |
| Lenses in this guide | 141 for its sensormore lenses | 28 for its sensor, 40 more with a crop |
Sensor size
Crop factors: Canon EOS-1D X Mark III 1×, Pentax K-1 Mark II 1×.
What a 50mm frames like
Both have the same sensor size, so a 50mm lens frames the same on each: like 50mm on full frame.
Lenses
Different mounts (Canon EF and Pentax K): a lens for one does not fit the other without an adapter. 11 lens designs in this guide are made in both mounts, mostly from third-party makers.
The Canon EOS-1D X Mark III: 141 Canon EF lenses in this guide cover its sensor. The Pentax K-1 Mark II: 28 Pentax K lenses in this guide cover its sensor.