Nikon D780 vs Pentax K-1 II
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Nikon D780 vs Pentax K-1 II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 840g - 144 x 116 x 76mm
- Released January 2020
- Replaced the Nikon D750
(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

Nikon D780 vs Pentax K-1 II Overview
Here is a thorough assessment of the Nikon D780 versus Pentax K-1 II, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the D780 (25MP) and K-1 II (36MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (Full frame).

The D780 was unveiled 23 months later than the K-1 II making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the D780 matches up against the K-1 II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Nikon D780 vs Pentax K-1 II Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D780 and Pentax K-1 Mark II. The full galleries are provided at Nikon D780 Gallery and Pentax K-1 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D780 over the Pentax K-1 II
D780 | K-1 II | |||
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Announced | January 2020 | ![]() | February 2018 | Fresher by 23 months |
Display resolution | 2359k | ![]() | 1037k | Crisper display (+1322k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 II over the Nikon D780
K-1 II | D780 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Common features in the Nikon D780 and Pentax K-1 II
D780 | K-1 II | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Display size | 3.2" | ![]() | 3.2" | Same display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen |
Nikon D780 vs Pentax K-1 II Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon D780 offers outside measurements of 144mm x 116mm x 76mm (5.7" x 4.6" x 3.0") along with a weight of 840 grams (1.85 lbs) while the Pentax K-1 II has measurements of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") having a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).
Examine the Nikon D780 versus Pentax K-1 II in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the D780 versus the K-1 II.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D780 and K-1 II is 57 and 55 respectively.

Nikon D780 vs Pentax K-1 II Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the D780 and K-1 II.
All in all, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Pentax K-1 II to offer more detail having an extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern D780 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Nikon D780 vs Pentax K-1 II Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon D780 vs Pentax K-1 II Specifications
Nikon D780 | Pentax K-1 Mark II | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Pentax |
Model | Nikon D780 | Pentax K-1 Mark II |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2020-01-07 | 2018-02-22 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Expeed 6 | PRIME IV |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 35.9 x 23.9mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
Sensor surface area | 858.0mm² | 861.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 25 megapixels | 36 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 6048 x 4024 | 7360 x 4912 |
Maximum native ISO | 51200 | 819200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 204800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 51 | 33 |
Cross focus points | 15 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Nikon F | Pentax KAF4 |
Amount of lenses | 309 | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Screen diagonal | 3.2" | 3.2" |
Resolution of screen | 2,359 thousand dots | 1,037 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 900s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 7.0 frames/s | 4.4 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | no built-in flash | 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 | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/200s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Built-in |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 840g (1.85 lbs) | 1010g (2.23 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 144 x 116 x 76mm (5.7" x 4.6" x 3.0") | 137 x 110 x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 2260 images | 670 images |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL15b | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) |
Card slots | 2 | 2 |
Pricing at launch | $2,297 | $1,737 |