Nikon D850 vs Pentax K-1
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Nikon D850 vs Pentax K-1 Key Specs
(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
(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
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).
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Nikon D850 vs Pentax K-1 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Nikon D850 over the Pentax K-1
D850 | K-1 | |||
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Launched | August 2017 | February 2016 | More modern by 19 months | |
Screen resolution | 2359k | 1037k | Crisper screen (+1322k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 over the Nikon D850
K-1 | D850 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Common features in the Nikon D850 and Pentax K-1
D850 | K-1 | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focus | |||
Screen size | 3.2" | 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).
Check the Nikon D850 versus Pentax K-1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon D850 vs Pentax K-1 Specifications
Nikon D850 | Pentax K-1 | |
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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 | ||
Powered by | Expeed 5 | - |
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 |