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Nikon D7100 vs Pentax K-1 II

Portability
59
Imaging
64
Features
80
Overall
70
Nikon D7100 front
 
Pentax K-1 Mark II front
Portability
55
Imaging
78
Features
82
Overall
79

Nikon D7100 vs Pentax K-1 II Key Specs

Nikon D7100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 765g - 136 x 107 x 76mm
  • Introduced April 2013
  • Previous Model is Nikon D7000
  • Updated by Nikon D7200
Pentax K-1 II
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 819200
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF4 Mount
  • 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
  • Released February 2018
  • Replaced the Pentax K-1
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Nikon D7100 vs Pentax K-1 II Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Nikon D7100 and Pentax K-1 II, both Advanced DSLR cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the D7100 (24MP) and K-1 II (36MP) and the D7100 (APS-C) and K-1 II (Full frame) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The D7100 was introduced 5 years prior to the K-1 II which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the D7100 grades against the K-1 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D7100 over the Pentax K-1 II

 D7100 K-1 II 
Screen resolution1229k1037kCrisper screen (+192k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 II over the Nikon D7100

 K-1 II D7100 
ReleasedFebruary 2018April 2013More modern by 58 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen

Common features in the Nikon D7100 and Pentax K-1 II

 D7100 K-1 II 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen sizing3.2"3.2"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Nikon D7100 vs Pentax K-1 II Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D7100 provides exterior measurements of 136mm x 107mm x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") and a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-1 II has dimensions of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") with a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

Examine the Nikon D7100 and Pentax K-1 II in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the D7100 vs the K-1 II.

Nikon D7100 vs Pentax K-1 II size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the D7100 and K-1 II is 59 and 55 respectively.

Nikon D7100 vs Pentax K-1 II top view buttons comparison

Nikon D7100 vs Pentax K-1 II Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching technical specs. The pic underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the D7100 and K-1 II.

As you can tell, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The D7100 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Pentax K-1 II will render greater detail using its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged D7100 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon D7100 vs Pentax K-1 II sensor size comparison

Nikon D7100 vs Pentax K-1 II Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D7100 vs Pentax K-1 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D7100 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K-1 II as a Portrait photography camera
78
has manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
86
has manual focus
resolution is fantastic (36MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon D7100 Street photography info
Pentax K-1 II Street photography info
60
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
70
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
very good ISO range (819,200)
more heavy than competition (1,010 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D7100 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K-1 II as a Sports photography camera
69
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
77
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is fantastic (36 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
max fps very slow (4.4 fps)
bad battery life (670 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D7100 Travel photography details
Pentax K-1 II Travel photography details
66
weather proof
resolution is good (24MP)
has built in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
53
environment proofing
resolution is fantastic (36 megapixels)
bad battery life (670 per charge)
more heavy than competition (1,010 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D7100 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K-1 II as a Landscape photography camera
76
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
delivers RAW files
weather proof
has double storage slots
lack of image stabilization
82
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF4 mount)
screen is a good size (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is fantastic (36MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
very good ISO range (819,200)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
has double storage slots
bad battery life (670 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon D7100
Vlogging with Pentax K-1 II
30
supports face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes mic port
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
32
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have microphone port
does not have selfie friendly display
more heavy than competition (1,010g)
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Nikon D7100 vs Pentax K-1 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D7100 and Pentax K-1 II
 Nikon D7100Pentax K-1 Mark II
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon D7100 Pentax K-1 Mark II
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2013-04-25 2018-02-22
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - PRIME IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 36MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 7360 x 4912
Maximum native ISO 6400 819200
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 51 33
Cross focus points 15 25
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F Pentax KAF4
Total lenses 309 151
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3.2 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of display 1,229 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech Wide Viewing Angle TFT-LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s 4.4 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250 secs 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 24 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 765 grams (1.69 lbs) 1010 grams (2.23 lbs)
Dimensions 136 x 107 x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") 137 x 110 x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 83 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 1256 not tested
Other
Battery life 950 photographs 670 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL15 D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC x 2 slots Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
Storage slots Two Two
Retail price $800 $1,737