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Nikon D750 vs Pentax K-1 II

Portability
57
Imaging
71
Features
87
Overall
77
Nikon D750 front
 
Pentax K-1 Mark II front
Portability
55
Imaging
78
Features
82
Overall
79

Nikon D750 vs Pentax K-1 II Key Specs

Nikon D750
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 840g - 141 x 113 x 78mm
  • Released September 2014
  • Previous Model is Nikon D700
  • Renewed by Nikon D780
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
  • Succeeded the Pentax K-1
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Nikon D750 vs Pentax K-1 II Overview

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Nikon D750 vs Pentax K-1 II, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the D750 (24MP) and K-1 II (36MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The D750 was introduced 4 years before the K-1 II and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the D750 matches up vs the K-1 II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D750 over the Pentax K-1 II

 D750 K-1 II 
Display resolution1229k1037kClearer display (+192k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 II over the Nikon D750

 K-1 II D750 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018September 2014Fresher by 41 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display

Common features in the Nikon D750 and Pentax K-1 II

 D750 K-1 II 
Manually focus More precise focus
Display size3.2"3.2"Same display measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Nikon D750 vs Pentax K-1 II Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon D750 comes with exterior dimensions of 141mm x 113mm x 78mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 840 grams (1.85 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-1 II has sizing of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") along with a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the D750 and the K-1 II.

Nikon D750 vs Pentax K-1 II size comparison

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

Nikon D750 vs Pentax K-1 II top view buttons comparison

Nikon D750 vs Pentax K-1 II Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing simply by looking at specs. The visual below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the D750 and K-1 II.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Pentax K-1 II to give you more detail using its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older D750 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon D750 vs Pentax K-1 II sensor size comparison

Nikon D750 vs Pentax K-1 II Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D750 vs Pentax K-1 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D750 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax K-1 II Portrait photography highlights
82
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection focus
supports RAW files
86
has manual focus
sensor resolution is amazing (36MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon D750 as a Street photography camera
Pentax K-1 II as a Street photography camera
68
has a tilting screen
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
70
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
very good high ISO (819,200)
more heavy than average (1,010 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D750 Sports photography highlights
Pentax K-1 II Sports photography highlights
78
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
great battery pack (1,230 shots)
has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
77
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is amazing (36MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
has phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.4 fps)
low battery life (670 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D750 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K-1 II as a Travel photography camera
69
great battery pack (1,230 per charge)
weather proof
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not feature selfie friendly screen
53
environment proofing
sensor resolution is amazing (36MP)
low battery life (670 per charge)
more heavy than average (1,010 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D750 Landscape photography advice
Pentax K-1 II Landscape photography advice
79
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather proof
great battery pack (1,230 per charge)
has dual storage slots
does not have image stabilization
82
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF4 mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is amazing (36MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
very good high ISO (819,200)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
has double storage slots
low battery life (670 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon D750
Vlogging with Pentax K-1 II
30
provides face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic jack
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
32
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone port
does not feature selfie friendly screen
more heavy than average (1,010g)
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Nikon D750 vs Pentax K-1 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D750 and Pentax K-1 II
 Nikon D750Pentax K-1 Mark II
General Information
Company Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon D750 Pentax K-1 Mark II
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2014-09-12 2018-02-22
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 4 PRIME IV
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 24 megapixels 36 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Max resolution 6016 x 4016 7360 x 4912
Max native ISO 12800 819200
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
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 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3.2" 3.2"
Screen resolution 1,229 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.5fps 4.4fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
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, 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 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 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) 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 jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 3.0 (5 GBit/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 840g (1.85 lbs) 1010g (2.23 lbs)
Physical 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 Overall score 93 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 2956 not tested
Other
Battery life 1230 photographs 670 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL15 D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
Storage slots Dual Dual
Launch pricing $2,000 $1,737