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Nikon D610 vs Pentax K-1 II

Portability
56
Imaging
70
Features
79
Overall
73
Nikon D610 front
 
Pentax K-1 Mark II front
Portability
55
Imaging
77
Features
82
Overall
79

Nikon D610 vs Pentax K-1 II Key Specs

Nikon D610
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 850g - 141 x 113 x 82mm
  • Announced October 2013
  • Replaced the Nikon D600
Pentax K-1 II
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 819200
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF4 Mount
  • 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
  • Announced February 2018
  • Previous Model is Pentax K-1
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Nikon D610 vs Pentax K-1 II Overview

Let's look much closer at the Nikon D610 and Pentax K-1 II, both Advanced DSLR cameras by companies Nikon and Pentax. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the D610 (24MP) and K-1 II (36MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The D610 was introduced 5 years earlier than the K-1 II which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the D610 grades against the K-1 II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D610 over the Pentax K-1 II

 D610 K-1 II 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 II over the Nikon D610

 K-1 II D610 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018October 2013Newer by 53 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1037k921kCrisper display (+116k dot)

Common features in the Nikon D610 and Pentax K-1 II

 D610 K-1 II 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display size3.2"3.2"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Nikon D610 vs Pentax K-1 II Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon D610 has got outer dimensions of 141mm x 113mm x 82mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.2") with a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-1 II has sizing of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon D610 and Pentax K-1 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the D610 and the K-1 II.

Nikon D610 vs Pentax K-1 II size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the D610 and K-1 II is 56 and 55 respectively.

Nikon D610 vs Pentax K-1 II top view buttons comparison

Nikon D610 vs Pentax K-1 II Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by seeing specifications. The pic below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the D610 and K-1 II.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Pentax K-1 II to provide extra detail using its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged D610 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon D610 vs Pentax K-1 II sensor size comparison

Nikon D610 vs Pentax K-1 II Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D610 vs Pentax K-1 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D610 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax K-1 II Portrait photography highlights
82
manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
86
you can focus manually
amazing resolution (36MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon D610 Street photography advice
Pentax K-1 II Street photography advice
60
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
70
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW files
environment proof
great ISO range (819,200)
more heavy than competition (1,010 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D610 Sports photography details
Pentax K-1 II Sports photography details
70
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
has phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
77
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing resolution (36 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has tracking focus
environment proof
has phase detect auto focus
max fps low (4.4 frames/s)
not so great battery pack (670 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon D610
Travel photography with Pentax K-1 II
66
environment proofing
resolution is good (24MP)
flash built-in
display is not selfie friendly
53
environment proof
amazing resolution (36 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (670 shots)
more heavy than competition (1,010g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D610 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K-1 II as a Landscape photography camera
78
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inch)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
has dual storage slots
does not have image stabilization
82
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF4 mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing resolution (36 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
great ISO range (819,200)
supports RAW files
environment proof
2 card slots
not so great battery pack (670 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D610 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K-1 II as a Vlogging camera
30
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external mic jack
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
32
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has microphone support
does not posses selfie friendly display
more heavy than competition (1,010 grams)
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Nikon D610 vs Pentax K-1 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D610 and Pentax K-1 II
 Nikon D610Pentax K-1 Mark II
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon D610 Pentax K-1 Mark II
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2013-10-08 2018-02-22
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 3 PRIME IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 24mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 861.6mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 36 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Max resolution 6016 x 4016 7360 x 4912
Max native ISO 6400 819200
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 39 33
Cross focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F Pentax KAF4
Available lenses 309 151
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3.2 inch 3.2 inch
Display resolution 921k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 6.0fps 4.4fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200 secs 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Built-in
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 850g (1.87 lb) 1010g (2.23 lb)
Physical dimensions 141 x 113 x 82mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.2") 137 x 110 x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 94 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 25.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 2925 not tested
Other
Battery life 900 pictures 670 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL15 D-LI90
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC x 2 slots Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
Card slots Two Two
Retail cost $1,600 $1,737