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Nikon D800E vs Pentax K-1 II

Portability
54
Imaging
72
Features
80
Overall
75
Nikon D800E front
 
Pentax K-1 Mark II front
Portability
55
Imaging
77
Features
82
Overall
79

Nikon D800E vs Pentax K-1 II Key Specs

Nikon D800E
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 900g - 146 x 123 x 82mm
  • Announced June 2012
  • Older Model is Nikon D700
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
  • Released February 2018
  • Superseded the Pentax K-1
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Nikon D800E vs Pentax K-1 II Overview

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Nikon D800E vs Pentax K-1 II, both Advanced DSLR cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. The image resolution of the D800E (36MP) and the K-1 II (36MP) is very close and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The D800E was released 6 years earlier than the K-1 II which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the D800E scores versus the K-1 II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D800E over the Pentax K-1 II

 D800E K-1 II 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 II over the Nikon D800E

 K-1 II D800E 
ReleasedFebruary 2018June 2012More modern by 69 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1037k921kClearer display (+116k dot)

Common features in the Nikon D800E and Pentax K-1 II

 D800E K-1 II 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display dimension3.2"3.2"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Nikon D800E vs Pentax K-1 II Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon D800E enjoys physical measurements of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-1 II has measurements of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") with a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

Check the Nikon D800E vs Pentax K-1 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the D800E versus the K-1 II.

Nikon D800E vs Pentax K-1 II size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D800E and K-1 II is 54 and 55 respectively.

Nikon D800E vs Pentax K-1 II top view buttons comparison

Nikon D800E vs Pentax K-1 II Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching a spec sheet. The picture below will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the D800E and K-1 II.

Clearly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP and you should expect comparable quality of images though you will need to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged D800E will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon D800E vs Pentax K-1 II sensor size comparison

Nikon D800E vs Pentax K-1 II Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D800E vs Pentax K-1 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D800E Portrait photography advice
Pentax K-1 II Portrait photography advice
83
has manual focus
amazing MP (36MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features face detection focusing
exports RAW files
86
you can focus manually
megapixel count high (36MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon D800E
Street photography with Pentax K-1 II
59
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
70
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
great high ISO (819,200)
more heavy than competitors in class (1,010g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon D800E
Sports photography with Pentax K-1 II
73
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
amazing MP (36MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
77
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count high (36MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
max frames per second low (4.4 fps)
bad battery (670 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D800E Travel photography advice
Pentax K-1 II Travel photography advice
66
environment proofing
amazing MP (36 megapixels)
built-in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
53
environment proofing
megapixel count high (36 megapixels)
bad battery (670 CIPA)
more heavy than competitors in class (1,010g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D800E as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K-1 II as a Landscape photography camera
79
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a good size (3.2")
amazing MP (36 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
exports RAW files
environment proofing
2 card slots
lack of image stabilization
82
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF4 mount)
good sized screen (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count high (36MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (819,200)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
2 card slots
bad battery (670 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D800E Vlogging factors
Pentax K-1 II Vlogging factors
30
features face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external microphone support
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
32
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes microphone support
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
more heavy than competitors in class (1,010g)
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Nikon D800E vs Pentax K-1 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D800E and Pentax K-1 II
 Nikon D800EPentax K-1 Mark II
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon D800E Pentax K-1 Mark II
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2012-06-11 2018-02-22
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 3 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 36 megapixel 36 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 5:4 and 3:2 3:2
Highest resolution 7360 x 4912 7360 x 4912
Highest native ISO 6400 819200
Highest boosted ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 51 33
Cross type focus points 15 25
Lens
Lens support Nikon F Pentax KAF4
Total lenses 309 151
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3.2" 3.2"
Display resolution 921 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT Color LCD with 170 degrees wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames/s 4.4 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain, High-speed sync 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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 secs 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 900g (1.98 pounds) 1010g (2.23 pounds)
Dimensions 146 x 123 x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") 137 x 110 x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 96 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 25.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 2979 not tested
Other
Battery life 900 photographs 670 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL15 D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec, 1 to 9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2 or 3 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I), SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-I compliant Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
Card slots 2 2
Retail cost $2,389 $1,737