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Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax K-1

Portability
61
Imaging
80
Features
92
Overall
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Nikon Z7 Mark II front
 
Pentax K-1 front
Portability
55
Imaging
76
Features
82
Overall
78

Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax K-1 Key Specs

Nikon Z7 II
(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
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 Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
  • Introduced February 2016
  • Refreshed by Pentax K-1 II
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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).

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Pentax K-1

 Z7 II K-1 
IntroducedOctober 2020February 2016More modern by 57 months
Screen resolution2100k1037kClearer screen (+1063k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 over the Nikon Z7 II

 K-1 Z7 II 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen

Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Pentax K-1

 Z7 II K-1 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3.2"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).

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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.

Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax K-1 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax K-1 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax K-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax K-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Portrait photography highlights
Pentax K-1 Portrait photography highlights
88
has manual focus
MP count amazing (46 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
85
focusing manually
fantastic megapixels (36MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect focus
exports RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Street photography camera
Pentax K-1 as a Street photography camera
79
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW files
supports touch to focus
weather proofing
above average ISO range (25,600)
70
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
environment proof
very good ISO range (204,800)
more heavy than competition in class (1,010 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon Z7 II
Sports photography with Pentax K-1
90
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count amazing (46MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic megapixels (36 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
environment proof
has phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.4 fps)
not so great battery power (760 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon Z7 II
Travel photography with Pentax K-1
72
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
supports touch to focus
MP count amazing (46MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
53
environment proof
fantastic megapixels (36MP)
not so great battery power (760 shots)
more heavy than competition in class (1,010 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon Z7 II
Landscape photography with Pentax K-1
88
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count amazing (46 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
two card slots
81
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic megapixels (36 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
very good ISO range (204,800)
exports RAW files
environment proof
has double storage slots
not so great battery power (760 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Vlogging advice
Pentax K-1 Vlogging advice
36
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external mic socket
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone port
screen isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than competition in class (1,010 grams)
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Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax K-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 II and Pentax K-1
 Nikon Z7 Mark IIPentax K-1
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