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Nikon D810A vs Pentax K-1 II

Portability
55
Imaging
75
Features
80
Overall
77
Nikon D810A front
 
Pentax K-1 Mark II front
Portability
55
Imaging
78
Features
82
Overall
79

Nikon D810A vs Pentax K-1 II Key Specs

Nikon D810A
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 880g - 146 x 123 x 82mm
  • Released February 2015
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 Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF4 Mount
  • 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
  • Revealed February 2018
  • Previous Model is Pentax K-1
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Nikon D810A vs Pentax K-1 II Overview

The following is a in depth comparison of the Nikon D810A vs Pentax K-1 II, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the D810A (36MP) and the K-1 II (36MP) is pretty similar and they use the exact same sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The D810A was revealed 4 years before the K-1 II which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the D810A scores against the K-1 II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D810A over the Pentax K-1 II

 D810A K-1 II 
Screen resolution1229k1037kClearer screen (+192k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 II over the Nikon D810A

 K-1 II D810A 
RevealedFebruary 2018February 2015Newer by 36 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen

Common features in the Nikon D810A and Pentax K-1 II

 D810A K-1 II 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen dimension3.2"3.2"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Nikon D810A vs Pentax K-1 II Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon D810A enjoys exterior dimensions of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 880 grams (1.94 lbs) while the Pentax K-1 II has proportions of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") with a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon D810A vs Pentax K-1 II in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the D810A compared to the K-1 II.

Nikon D810A vs Pentax K-1 II size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D810A and K-1 II is 55 and 55 respectively.

Nikon D810A vs Pentax K-1 II top view buttons comparison

Nikon D810A vs Pentax K-1 II Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specs. The pic below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the D810A and K-1 II.

All in all, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP and you can expect similar quality of photos although you would want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged D810A is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Nikon D810A vs Pentax K-1 II sensor size comparison

Nikon D810A vs Pentax K-1 II Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D810A vs Pentax K-1 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D810A Portrait photography factors
Pentax K-1 II Portrait photography factors
85
has manual focus
megapixel count great (36 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features face detection focus
saves RAW files
86
has manual focus
amazing sensor resolution (36 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon D810A Street photography features
Pentax K-1 II Street photography features
60
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
70
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
good high ISO (819,200)
heavier than competition in class (1,010g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D810A Sports photography features
Pentax K-1 II Sports photography features
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count great (36 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
better than average battery (1,200 per charge)
supports phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
77
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing sensor resolution (36MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
low frames per second (4.4 frames per second)
not so great battery power (670 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D810A Travel photography factors
Pentax K-1 II Travel photography factors
69
better than average battery (1,200 shots)
weather proofing
megapixel count great (36 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
53
weather proofing
amazing sensor resolution (36 megapixels)
not so great battery power (670 per charge)
heavier than competition in class (1,010g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D810A as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K-1 II as a Landscape photography camera
80
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sized screen (3.2")
megapixel count great (36MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
better than average battery (1,200 CIPA)
has dual storage slots
does not have image stabilization
82
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF4 mount)
decent sized screen (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing sensor resolution (36MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (819,200)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
has dual storage slots
not so great battery power (670 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D810A Vlogging highlights
Pentax K-1 II Vlogging highlights
30
features face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external microphone jack
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
32
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes mic jack
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
heavier than competition in class (1,010g)
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Nikon D810A vs Pentax K-1 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D810A and Pentax K-1 II
 Nikon D810APentax K-1 Mark II
General Information
Company Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon D810A Pentax K-1 Mark II
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2015-02-10 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 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
Full resolution 7360 x 4912 7360 x 4912
Max native ISO 12800 819200
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 51 33
Cross focus points 15 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon F Pentax KAF4
Total lenses 309 151
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3.2 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of screen 1,229k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per sec 4.4 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set 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 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
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 880 gr (1.94 lb) 1010 gr (2.23 lb)
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 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 1200 shots 670 shots
Type 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, CompactFlash (UDMA compliant) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
Storage slots Dual Dual
Cost at launch $3,800 $1,737