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Nikon D810 vs Pentax K-1 II

Portability
54
Imaging
75
Features
78
Overall
76
Nikon D810 front
 
Pentax K-1 Mark II front
Portability
55
Imaging
78
Features
82
Overall
79

Nikon D810 vs Pentax K-1 II Key Specs

Nikon D810
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 980g - 146 x 123 x 82mm
  • Introduced June 2014
  • Old Model is Nikon D800
  • Replacement is Nikon D850
Pentax K-1 II
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 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
  • Superseded the Pentax K-1
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Nikon D810 vs Pentax K-1 II Overview

Below is a in-depth overview of the Nikon D810 vs Pentax K-1 II, both Advanced DSLR cameras by brands Nikon and Pentax. The image resolution of the D810 (36MP) and the K-1 II (36MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The D810 was brought out 4 years before the K-1 II and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the D810 grades against the K-1 II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D810 over the Pentax K-1 II

 D810 K-1 II 
Screen resolution1229k1037kSharper screen (+192k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 II over the Nikon D810

 K-1 II D810 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018June 2014More recent by 44 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen

Common features in the Nikon D810 and Pentax K-1 II

 D810 K-1 II 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen size3.2"3.2"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Nikon D810 vs Pentax K-1 II Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Nikon D810 offers exterior measurements of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 980 grams (2.16 lbs) and the Pentax K-1 II has specifications of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") along with a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon D810 vs Pentax K-1 II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the D810 vs the K-1 II.

Nikon D810 vs Pentax K-1 II size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the D810 and K-1 II is 54 and 55 respectively.

Nikon D810 vs Pentax K-1 II top view buttons comparison

Nikon D810 vs Pentax K-1 II Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements only by going through specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the D810 and K-1 II.

As you can plainly see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of files however you should always factor the release date of the cameras into account. The older D810 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon D810 vs Pentax K-1 II sensor size comparison

Nikon D810 vs Pentax K-1 II Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D810 vs Pentax K-1 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D810 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K-1 II as a Portrait photography camera
85
focusing manually
megapixel count high (36 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW files
86
has manual focus
fantastic MP (36 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon D810 Street photography information
Pentax K-1 II Street photography information
56
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
heavier than others (980g)
70
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
above average high ISO (819,200)
heavier than competition in class (1,010 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D810 Sports photography information
Pentax K-1 II Sports photography information
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
megapixel count high (36MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
great battery (1,200 CIPA)
comes with phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
77
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic MP (36MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (4.4 fps)
bad battery pack (670 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D810 Travel photography highlights
Pentax K-1 II Travel photography highlights
63
great battery (1,200 shots)
environment sealing
megapixel count high (36MP)
flash built-in
heavier than others (980g)
display isn't selfie friendly
53
environment sealing
fantastic MP (36MP)
bad battery pack (670 shots)
heavier than competition in class (1,010g)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D810 Landscape photography factors
Pentax K-1 II Landscape photography factors
80
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
megapixel count high (36MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
saves RAW files
environment sealing
great battery (1,200 shots)
two card slots
no image stabilization
82
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF4 mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic MP (36MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
above average high ISO (819,200)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
two card slots
bad battery pack (670 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D810 Vlogging details
Pentax K-1 II Vlogging details
28
includes face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic socket
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
heavier than others (980 grams)
32
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external mic socket
display isn't selfie friendly
heavier than competition in class (1,010g)
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Nikon D810 vs Pentax K-1 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D810 and Pentax K-1 II
 Nikon D810Pentax K-1 Mark II
General Information
Brand Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon D810 Pentax K-1 Mark II
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2014-06-26 2018-02-22
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip EXPEED 4 PRIME IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 24mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 861.6mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 36MP 36MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 5:4 and 3:2 3:2
Peak resolution 7360 x 4912 7360 x 4912
Highest native ISO 12800 819200
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 51 33
Cross focus points 15 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon F Pentax KAF4
Amount of lenses 309 151
Focal length multiplier 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 capability
Display technology TFT-LCD (WRGB) -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per second 4.4 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings 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
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Optional 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 980 gr (2.16 lb) 1010 gr (2.23 lb)
Physical 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 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 25.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 2853 not tested
Other
Battery life 1200 pictures 670 pictures
Style of battery 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 feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, CompactFlash (UDMA compliant) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
Card slots Dual Dual
Retail price $1,999 $1,737