Nikon D850 vs Pentax K-1

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D850 and Pentax K-1. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon D850 Gallery and Pentax K-1 Gallery.

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.

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

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.