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Pentax K-1 vs Pentax K-1 II

Portability
55
Imaging
76
Features
82
Overall
78
Pentax K-1 front
 
Pentax K-1 Mark II front
Portability
55
Imaging
77
Features
82
Overall
79

Pentax K-1 vs Pentax K-1 II Key Specs

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
  • Revealed February 2016
  • New Model is Pentax K-1 II
Pentax K-1 II
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 819200
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF4 Mount
  • 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
  • Launched February 2018
  • Previous Model is Pentax K-1
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Pentax K-1 vs Pentax K-1 II Overview

The following is a detailed review of the Pentax K-1 and Pentax K-1 II, both Advanced DSLR cameras and both of them are offered by Pentax. The image resolution of the K-1 (36MP) and the K-1 II (36MP) is relatively close and they use the same exact sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The K-1 was revealed 24 months prior to the K-1 II which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the K-1 grades versus the K-1 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

 K-1 K-1 II 

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

 K-1 II K-1 
LaunchedFebruary 2018February 2016Newer by 24 months

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

 K-1 K-1 II 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen sizing3.2"3.2"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution1037k1037kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Pentax K-1 vs Pentax K-1 II Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-1 enjoys physical dimensions of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") and a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs) while the Pentax K-1 II has dimensions of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") along with a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax K-1 and Pentax K-1 II in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the K-1 against the K-1 II.

Pentax K-1 vs Pentax K-1 II size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K-1 and K-1 II is 55 and 55 respectively.

Pentax K-1 vs Pentax K-1 II top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-1 vs Pentax K-1 II Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specifications. The picture underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the K-1 and K-1 II.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution and you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you have to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged K-1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Pentax K-1 vs Pentax K-1 II sensor size comparison

Pentax K-1 vs Pentax K-1 II Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K-1 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K-1 II as a Portrait photography camera
85
has manual focus
great resolution (36 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
86
you can focus manually
fantastic MP (36MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax K-1 Street photography details
Pentax K-1 II Street photography details
70
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
good high ISO (204,800)
more heavy than competitors in class (1,010g)
70
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
good ISO range (819,200)
more heavy than average (1,010g)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K-1 Sports photography factors
Pentax K-1 II Sports photography factors
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great resolution (36MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (4.4 frames/s)
low battery pack (760 CIPA)
77
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic MP (36MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (4.4 frames per second)
not so great battery power (670 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax K-1
Travel photography with Pentax K-1 II
53
weather proofing
great resolution (36 megapixels)
low battery pack (760 CIPA)
more heavy than competitors in class (1,010g)
display is not selfie friendly
53
weather proofing
fantastic MP (36 megapixels)
not so great battery power (670 per charge)
more heavy than average (1,010 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K-1 Landscape photography details
Pentax K-1 II Landscape photography details
81
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great resolution (36 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
good high ISO (204,800)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
has dual storage slots
low battery pack (760 shots)
82
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF4 mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic MP (36 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
no low pass filter
good ISO range (819,200)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
has dual storage slots
not so great battery power (670 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K-1 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K-1 II as a Vlogging camera
31
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone jack
display is not selfie friendly
more heavy than competitors in class (1,010 grams)
32
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than average (1,010 grams)
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Pentax K-1 vs Pentax K-1 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-1 and Pentax K-1 II
 Pentax K-1Pentax K-1 Mark II
General Information
Make Pentax Pentax
Model Pentax K-1 Pentax K-1 Mark II
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2016-02-17 2018-02-22
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - PRIME IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 24mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 861.6mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 36 megapixel 36 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest resolution 7360 x 4912 7360 x 4912
Highest native ISO 204800 819200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 33 33
Cross focus points 25 25
Lens
Lens mount Pentax KAF2 Pentax KAF4
Total lenses 151 151
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3.2 inch 3.2 inch
Screen resolution 1,037k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 4.4 frames per sec 4.4 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes 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 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/200s 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in Built-in
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1010 grams (2.23 lb) 1010 grams (2.23 lb)
Dimensions 137 x 110 x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") 137 x 110 x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 96 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 25.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 3280 not tested
Other
Battery life 760 images 670 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI90 D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
Storage slots 2 2
Cost at launch $1,499 $1,737