Nikon D750 vs Pentax K-1
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Nikon D750 vs Pentax K-1 Key Specs
(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
(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
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).
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Nikon D750 vs Pentax K-1 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D750 & Pentax K-1. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon D750 Gallery & Pentax K-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D750 over the Pentax K-1
D750 | K-1 | |||
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Display resolution | 1229k | 1037k | Sharper display (+192k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 over the Nikon D750
K-1 | D750 | |||
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Announced | February 2016 | September 2014 | More recent by 17 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Common features in the Nikon D750 and Pentax K-1
D750 | K-1 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focus | |||
Display dimension | 3.2" | 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).
Examine the Nikon D750 vs Pentax K-1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Nikon D750 vs Pentax K-1 Specifications
Nikon D750 | Pentax K-1 | |
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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 |