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Nikon D850 vs Pentax K-1

Portability
54
Imaging
77
Features
87
Overall
81
Nikon D850 front
 
Pentax K-1 front
Portability
55
Imaging
76
Features
82
Overall
78

Nikon D850 vs Pentax K-1 Key Specs

Nikon D850
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1015g - 146 x 124 x 79mm
  • Revealed August 2017
  • Replaced the Nikon D810
Pentax K-1
(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
  • Newer Model is Pentax K-1 II
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Nikon D850 vs Pentax K-1 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Nikon D850 versus Pentax K-1, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Nikon and Pentax. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the D850 (46MP) and K-1 (36MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (Full frame).

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The D850 was announced 19 months after the K-1 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the D850 grades versus the K-1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D850 over the Pentax K-1

 D850 K-1 
LaunchedAugust 2017February 2016More modern by 19 months
Screen resolution2359k1037kCrisper screen (+1322k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 over the Nikon D850

 K-1 D850 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen

Common features in the Nikon D850 and Pentax K-1

 D850 K-1 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen size3.2"3.2"Same screen size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Nikon D850 vs Pentax K-1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon D850 comes with external measurements of 146mm x 124mm x 79mm (5.7" x 4.9" x 3.1") and a weight of 1015 grams (2.24 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-1 has sizing of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") with a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the D850 versus the K-1.

Nikon D850 vs Pentax K-1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the D850 and K-1 is 54 and 55 respectively.

Nikon D850 vs Pentax K-1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D850 vs Pentax K-1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by going through a spec sheet. The image below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the D850 and K-1.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Nikon D850 to provide greater detail with its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer D850 should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Nikon D850 vs Pentax K-1 sensor size comparison

Nikon D850 vs Pentax K-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D850 vs Pentax K-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D850 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K-1 as a Portrait photography camera
86
you can focus manually
resolution is excellent (46MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has face detect focus
exports RAW files
85
has manual focus
MP count great (36MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon D850 Street photography details
Pentax K-1 Street photography details
66
has a tilting screen
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW files
provides touch focus
weather proofing
good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition (1,015 grams)
70
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
very good high ISO (204,800)
heavier than competition in class (1,010 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D850 Sports photography features
Pentax K-1 Sports photography features
82
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
resolution is excellent (46 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
better than average battery power (1,840 per charge)
comes with phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count great (36MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
slow frames per second (4.4 frames/s)
not so great battery life (760 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D850 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K-1 as a Travel photography camera
65
better than average battery power (1,840 CIPA)
weather proofing
has bluetooth
provides touch focus
resolution is excellent (46MP)
more heavy than competition (1,015g)
display isn't selfie friendly
53
weather proof
MP count great (36MP)
not so great battery life (760 shots)
heavier than competition in class (1,010 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D850 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax K-1 Landscape photography highlights
82
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
resolution is excellent (46 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
better than average battery power (1,840 shots)
has dual storage slots
no image stabilization
81
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count great (36MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
very good high ISO (204,800)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
has double storage slots
not so great battery life (760 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D850 Vlogging features
Pentax K-1 Vlogging features
29
touchscreen capability
has face detect focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have microphone jack
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition (1,015g)
31
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external mic port
does not feature selfie friendly screen
heavier than competition in class (1,010 grams)
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Nikon D850 vs Pentax K-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D850 and Pentax K-1
 Nikon D850Pentax K-1
General Information
Company Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon D850 Pentax K-1
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2017-08-24 2016-02-17
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
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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 46 megapixel 36 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 8256 x 5504 7360 x 4912
Maximum native ISO 25600 204800
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 153 33
Cross focus points 99 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon F Pentax KAF2
Number of lenses 309 151
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3.2 inches 3.2 inches
Screen resolution 2,359k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.75x 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames per sec 4.4 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Front-curtain sync (normal), Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow 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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, 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 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1015 grams (2.24 lb) 1010 grams (2.23 lb)
Physical dimensions 146 x 124 x 79mm (5.7" x 4.9" x 3.1") 137 x 110 x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 100 96
DXO Color Depth score 26.4 25.4
DXO Dynamic range score 14.8 14.6
DXO Low light score 2660 3280
Other
Battery life 1840 photographs 760 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL15a D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) + XQD Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
Storage slots Two Two
Price at release $2,997 $1,499