Nikon D1X vs Pentax K-1

Here, we will be analyzing the Nikon D1X and Pentax K-1, one being a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Nikon and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the D1X (5MP) and K-1 (36MP) and the D1X (APS-C) and K-1 (Full frame) have different sensor sizes.

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The D1X was introduced 15 years earlier than the K-1 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon D1X being a Large SLR camera and the Pentax K-1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the D1X matches up vs the K-1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D1X and Pentax K-1. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon D1X Gallery and Pentax K-1 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D1X provides outer dimensions of 157mm x 153mm x 85mm (6.2" x 6.0" x 3.3") and a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs) and the Pentax K-1 has dimensions of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") along with a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

See the Nikon D1X and Pentax K-1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the D1X vs the K-1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D1X and K-1 is 51 and 55 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading technical specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the D1X and K-1.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The D1X with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Pentax K-1 will offer more detail using its extra 31 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older D1X is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.