Nikon D810 vs Pentax K-1
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Nikon D810 vs Pentax K-1 Key Specs
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- 36MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 980g - 146 x 123 x 82mm
- Introduced June 2014
- Replaced the Nikon D800
- Newer Model is Nikon D850
(Full Review)
- 36MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 204800
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
- Launched February 2016
- New Model is Pentax K-1 II
Nikon D810 vs Pentax K-1 Overview
Lets take a more detailed look at the Nikon D810 and Pentax K-1, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by brands Nikon and Pentax. The resolution of the D810 (36MP) and the K-1 (36MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (Full frame).
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe D810 was brought out 20 months prior to the K-1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the D810 scores against the K-1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Nikon D810 vs Pentax K-1 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D810 and Pentax K-1. The entire galleries are available at Nikon D810 Gallery and Pentax K-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D810 over the Pentax K-1
D810 | K-1 | |||
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Screen resolution | 1229k | 1037k | Clearer screen (+192k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 over the Nikon D810
K-1 | D810 | |||
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Launched | February 2016 | June 2014 | Fresher by 20 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Common features in the Nikon D810 and Pentax K-1
D810 | K-1 | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focusing | |||
Screen dimension | 3.2" | 3.2" | Identical screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | No Touch screen |
Nikon D810 vs Pentax K-1 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon D810 has got outer dimensions of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 980 grams (2.16 lbs) while the Pentax K-1 has proportions of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") along with a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).
Check the Nikon D810 and Pentax K-1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the D810 vs the K-1.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the D810 and K-1 is 54 and 55 respectively.
Nikon D810 vs Pentax K-1 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through technical specs. The visual below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the D810 and K-1.
As you can tell, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photos however you should really consider the release date of the products into consideration. The older D810 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Nikon D810 vs Pentax K-1 Specifications
Nikon D810 | Pentax K-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Pentax |
Model | Nikon D810 | Pentax K-1 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2014-06-26 | 2016-02-17 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | EXPEED 4 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 35.9 x 24mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
Sensor surface area | 861.6mm² | 861.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 36 megapixels | 36 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 5:4 and 3:2 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 7360 x 4912 | 7360 x 4912 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 204800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 51200 | - |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 32 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 51 | 33 |
Cross focus points | 15 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Nikon F | Pentax KAF2 |
Amount of lenses | 309 | 151 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display diagonal | 3.2 inch | 3.2 inch |
Display resolution | 1,229 thousand dots | 1,037 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | TFT-LCD (WRGB) | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0fps | 4.4fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow rear-curtain 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 | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/250s | 1/200s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Optional | 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 980g (2.16 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 Overall score | 97 | 96 |
DXO Color Depth score | 25.7 | 25.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 14.8 | 14.6 |
DXO Low light score | 2853 | 3280 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 1200 pictures | 760 pictures |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL15 | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs for up to 9 shots) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, CompactFlash (UDMA compliant) | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) |
Card slots | 2 | 2 |
Pricing at release | $1,999 | $1,499 |