Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax K-1
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Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax K-1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 46MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 64 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
- Introduced October 2020
- Previous Model is Nikon Z7
(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 Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
- Introduced February 2016
- Refreshed by Pentax K-1 II
Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax K-1 Overview
Its time to look a bit more closely at the Nikon Z7 II versus Pentax K-1, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Nikon and Pentax. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and K-1 (36MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (Full frame).
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe Z7 II was released 4 years after the K-1 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Z7 II matches up against the K-1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax K-1 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z7 Mark II & Pentax K-1. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon Z7 II Gallery & Pentax K-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Pentax K-1
Z7 II | K-1 | |||
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Introduced | October 2020 | February 2016 | More modern by 57 months | |
Screen resolution | 2100k | 1037k | Clearer screen (+1063k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 over the Nikon Z7 II
K-1 | Z7 II | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Pentax K-1
Z7 II | K-1 | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focusing | |||
Screen dimensions | 3.2" | 3.2" | Equal screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen |
Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax K-1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon Z7 II has got external measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-1 has specifications of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") and a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).
Look at the Nikon Z7 II versus Pentax K-1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the Z7 II compared to the K-1.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Z7 II and K-1 is 61 and 55 respectively.
Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax K-1 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading through technical specs. The picture below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Z7 II and K-1.
As you can tell, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Nikon Z7 II to give more detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher Z7 II is going to have an edge in sensor technology.
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Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax K-1 Specifications
Nikon Z7 Mark II | Pentax K-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Pentax |
Model | Nikon Z7 Mark II | Pentax K-1 |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2020-10-14 | 2016-02-17 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 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 resolution | 8256 x 5504 | 7360 x 4912 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 204800 |
Highest boosted ISO | 102400 | - |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Min boosted ISO | 32 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 493 | 33 |
Cross focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Nikon Z | Pentax KAF2 |
Total lenses | 15 | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 3.2 inch | 3.2 inch |
Resolution of screen | 2,100k dot | 1,037k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | 4.4fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off | 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 | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/200s | 1/200s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Built-in |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 705g (1.55 lb) | 1010g (2.23 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 137 x 110 x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 96 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 25.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 14.6 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 3280 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 420 photographs | 760 photographs |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) |
Storage slots | Dual | Dual |
Price at launch | $2,997 | $1,499 |