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Nikon D750 vs Pentax K-1

Portability
57
Imaging
71
Features
87
Overall
77
Nikon D750 front
 
Pentax K-1 front
Portability
55
Imaging
76
Features
82
Overall
78

Nikon D750 vs Pentax K-1 Key Specs

Nikon D750
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 840g - 141 x 113 x 78mm
  • Announced September 2014
  • Succeeded the Nikon D700
  • Newer Model is Nikon D780
Pentax K-1
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 204800
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
  • Announced February 2016
  • Renewed by Pentax K-1 II
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Nikon D750 vs Pentax K-1 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Nikon D750 vs Pentax K-1, both Advanced DSLR cameras by brands Nikon and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the D750 (24MP) and K-1 (36MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (Full frame).

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The D750 was announced 17 months prior to the K-1 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the D750 matches up against the K-1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D750 over the Pentax K-1

 D750 K-1 
Display resolution1229k1037kSharper display (+192k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 over the Nikon D750

 K-1 D750 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016September 2014More recent by 17 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display

Common features in the Nikon D750 and Pentax K-1

 D750 K-1 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display dimension3.2"3.2"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Nikon D750 vs Pentax K-1 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon D750 provides exterior dimensions of 141mm x 113mm x 78mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.1") and a weight of 840 grams (1.85 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-1 has specifications of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the D750 compared to the K-1.

Nikon D750 vs Pentax K-1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D750 and K-1 is 57 and 55 respectively.

Nikon D750 vs Pentax K-1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D750 vs Pentax K-1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements just by researching a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the D750 and K-1.

As you can see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Pentax K-1 to render extra detail with its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older D750 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon D750 vs Pentax K-1 sensor size comparison

Nikon D750 vs Pentax K-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D750 vs Pentax K-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D750 Portrait photography info
Pentax K-1 Portrait photography info
82
you can focus manually
good resolution (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
85
has manual focus
excellent MP (36 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon D750 Street photography features
Pentax K-1 Street photography features
68
tilting screen
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
no image stabilization
70
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
great ISO range (204,800)
more heavy than average (1,010g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D750 Sports photography highlights
Pentax K-1 Sports photography highlights
78
good resolution (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
great battery life (1,230 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent MP (36 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (4.4 frames per second)
low battery (760 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D750 Travel photography advice
Pentax K-1 Travel photography advice
69
great battery life (1,230 shots)
environment proofing
good resolution (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
53
weather proofing
excellent MP (36MP)
low battery (760 CIPA)
more heavy than average (1,010 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D750 Landscape photography information
Pentax K-1 Landscape photography information
79
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inches)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
great battery life (1,230 per charge)
has double storage slots
no image stabilization
81
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent MP (36 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
great ISO range (204,800)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
2 card slots
low battery (760 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D750 Vlogging highlights
Pentax K-1 Vlogging highlights
30
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes microphone port
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
31
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone support
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
more heavy than average (1,010 grams)
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Nikon D750 vs Pentax K-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D750 and Pentax K-1
 Nikon D750Pentax K-1
General Information
Make Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon D750 Pentax K-1
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2014-09-12 2016-02-17
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 24mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 861.6mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 36MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 6016 x 4016 7360 x 4912
Maximum native ISO 12800 204800
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 51 33
Cross type focus points 15 25
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Pentax KAF2
Number of lenses 309 151
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3.2 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of display 1,229 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 6.5 frames per sec 4.4 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, Auto FP high-speed sync, auto w/redeye reduction, auto slow sync, auto slow sync w/redeye reduction, fill flash, rear-curtain sync, rear-curtain w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow sync, off 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
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200 seconds 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Built-in
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 840g (1.85 lb) 1010g (2.23 lb)
Dimensions 141 x 113 x 78mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.1") 137 x 110 x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 93 96
DXO Color Depth rating 24.8 25.4
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.5 14.6
DXO Low light rating 2956 3280
Other
Battery life 1230 photos 760 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL15 D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
Card slots Dual Dual
Price at launch $2,000 $1,499