Pentax K-1 Alternatives
The K-1 is ranked #8 out of 92 in Advanced DSLR cameras. Here is a brief analysis of the K-1.
36MP
Full frame
1010 grams
ISO 204,800
Portability
55 Imaging
76 Features
82 Overall
78
55 Imaging
76 Features
82 Overall
78
2 card slots
big sensor size (Full frame)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with phase detect AF
display isn't selfie friendly
heavier than average in class (1,010 grams)
low fps (4.4 fps)
terrible battery power (760 CIPA)
The following are several alternatives to the Pentax K-1 listed by their total rank. You can see a extensive review of each camera or a comparison with the Pentax K-1 by clicking on the urls at the bottom of every camera card. You can also press on the image to check out a visual comparison or follow this link to see all of them side by side.
#1 Sony A99 II
42MP
Full frame
849 grams
ISO 25,600
Portability
57 Imaging
77 Features
92 Overall
83
57 Imaging
77 Features
92 Overall
83
2 card slots
big sensor size (Full frame)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with phase detect AF
terrible battery power (490 CIPA)
#2 Nikon D780
25MP
Full frame
840 grams
ISO 51,200
Portability
57 Imaging
77 Features
89 Overall
81
57 Imaging
77 Features
89 Overall
81
2 card slots
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with phase detect AF
connects via bluetooth
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
#3 Canon 6D MII
26MP
Full frame
765 grams
ISO 40,000
Portability
59 Imaging
75 Features
92 Overall
81
59 Imaging
75 Features
92 Overall
81
big sensor size (Full frame)
built in image stabilization
comes with phase detect AF
connects via bluetooth
no headphone support
#4 Canon 90D
33MP
APS-C
701 grams
ISO 25,600
Portability
60 Imaging
73 Features
93 Overall
81
60 Imaging
73 Features
93 Overall
81
comes with phase detect AF
connects via bluetooth
does have HDMI out
does have headphone support
does not have image stabilization
#5 Nikon D850
46MP
Full frame
1015 grams
ISO 25,600
Portability
54 Imaging
78 Features
87 Overall
81
54 Imaging
78 Features
87 Overall
81
2 card slots
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with phase detect AF
connects via bluetooth
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
heavier than average in class (1,015 grams)
#6 Pentax K-1 II
36MP
Full frame
1010 grams
ISO 819,200
Portability
55 Imaging
78 Features
82 Overall
79
55 Imaging
78 Features
82 Overall
79
2 card slots
big sensor size (Full frame)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with phase detect AF
display isn't selfie friendly
heavier than average in class (1,010 grams)
low fps (4.4 fps)
terrible battery power (670 CIPA)
#7 Canon 5D MIV
30MP
Full frame
890 grams
ISO 25,600
Portability
55 Imaging
76 Features
85 Overall
79
55 Imaging
76 Features
85 Overall
79
2 card slots
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with phase detect AF
does have HDMI out
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
fixed screen
#8 Pentax K-3 III
26MP
APS-C
820 grams
ISO 1,600,000
Portability
58 Imaging
72 Features
86 Overall
77
58 Imaging
72 Features
86 Overall
77
2 card slots
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with phase detect AF
connects via bluetooth
display isn't selfie friendly
fixed screen
terrible battery power (800 CIPA)
#9 Sony A99
24MP
Full frame
812 grams
ISO 25,600
Portability
57 Imaging
70 Features
88 Overall
77
57 Imaging
70 Features
88 Overall
77
2 card slots
big sensor size (Full frame)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with phase detect AF
no Time Lapse recording
terrible battery power (500 CIPA)