Pentax K-1 vs Pentax K-5 II
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82 Overall
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82 Overall
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Pentax K-1 vs Pentax K-5 II Key Specs
(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
- Released February 2016
- Newer Model is Pentax K-1 II
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 760g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
- Revealed June 2013
- Older Model is Pentax K-5
Pentax K-1 vs Pentax K-5 II Overview
Here is a extended comparison of the Pentax K-1 versus Pentax K-5 II, both Advanced DSLR cameras and both are offered by Pentax. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the K-1 (36MP) and K-5 II (16MP) and the K-1 (Full frame) and K-5 II (APS-C) boast totally different sensor size.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe K-1 was introduced 2 years later than the K-5 II and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the K-1 matches up against the K-5 II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Pentax K-1 vs Pentax K-5 II Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-1 & Pentax K-5 II. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax K-1 Gallery & Pentax K-5 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 over the Pentax K-5 II
K-1 | K-5 II | |||
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Revealed | February 2016 | June 2013 | Fresher by 33 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 1037k | 921k | Clearer screen (+116k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 II over the Pentax K-1
K-5 II | K-1 |
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Common features in the Pentax K-1 and Pentax K-5 II
K-1 | K-5 II | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Pentax K-1 vs Pentax K-5 II Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry your camera, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Pentax K-1 has outer measurements of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs) and the Pentax K-5 II has specifications of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).
Check the Pentax K-1 versus Pentax K-5 II in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the K-1 versus the K-5 II.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K-1 and K-5 II is 55 and 60 respectively.
Pentax K-1 vs Pentax K-5 II Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by looking through specs. The graphic underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the K-1 and K-5 II.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The K-1 with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Pentax K-1 will result in more detail using its extra 20MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher K-1 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
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Pentax K-1 vs Pentax K-5 II Specifications
Pentax K-1 | Pentax K-5 II | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Pentax | Pentax |
Model type | Pentax K-1 | Pentax K-5 II |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2016-02-17 | 2013-06-04 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Prime II |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 35.9 x 24mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 861.6mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 36 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 7360 x 4912 | 4928 x 3264 |
Maximum native ISO | 204800 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 51200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Min enhanced ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 33 | 11 |
Cross type focus points | 25 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Pentax KAF2 | Pentax KAF2 |
Amount of lenses | 151 | 151 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3.2" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 1,037k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.4 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | 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, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/200 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) | 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Built-in | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 1010 grams (2.23 lb) | 760 grams (1.68 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 137 x 110 x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") | 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 96 | 82 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 25.4 | 23.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 14.6 | 14.1 |
DXO Low light rating | 3280 | 1235 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 760 images | 980 images |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | D-LI90 | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Dual | One |
Price at release | $1,499 | $830 |