Pentax K-1 II with Nikon D700 Comparison

Pentax K-1 II and Nikon D700 Main Features

  • February, 2018
  • October, 2008
  • 36 MP Full frame CMOS Sensor
  • 12 MP Full frame CMOS Sensor
  • 100 - 819200 ISO
  • 200 - 6400 ISO
  • 5-axis Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • -
  • 3" Articulated Screen
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder
  • Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder
  • 4.4 fps continuous shooting
  • 5.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • -
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In GPS
  • -
  • 137 x 110 x 86 mm, 1010g.
  • 147 x 123 x 77 mm, 1074g.
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Pentax K-1 II Scores


Imaging score
88
Features score
80
Value for money score
94
Portability score
64
Overall score
85

Nikon D700 Scores


Imaging score
66
Features score
57
Value for money score
73
Portability score
61
Overall score
64

Nikon D700 with Pentax K-1 Mark II Overview


Let's compare Pentax K-1 Mark II with Nikon D700. These models are included in the Semi-Pro DSLR cameras. Pentax K-1 II was released in 2018, and Nikon D700 in 2008. K-1 Mark II is newer, which is a plus. D700 10 years older. 10 years, this is a pretty big age difference.
The sensor resolution of K-1 Mark II is greater than that of D700. The difference of 24 MP is quite a lot. The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
At the second camera (D700), the minimum ISO value is lower, which gives more opportunities for shooting in daylight. A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. At Pentax K-1 II, the maximum ISO is greater by 812800. K-1 Mark II has image stabilization(5-axis Sensor-shift), D700 doesn’t, it is a big minus. Both cameras feature a 3-inch articulated screen.
Both cameras have a optical (pentaprism) viewfinder. All viewfinders has no electronic viewfinderk dot resolution. Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Pentax K-1 Mark II has 5.0 fps continuous shooting. Pentax K-1 Mark II has 5.0 fps continuous shooting.

General K-1 Mark II D700
Brand Pentax Nikon
Model K-1 Mark II D700
Announced February, 2018 October, 2008
Body Type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Lens
Lens Mount Pentax KAF4 Nikon F
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier 1 1
Number of Lenses 150 305
Macro Focus Range n/a n/a
Screen
Screen Size 3" 3"
Screen Type Articulated Fixed
Screen Resolution 1037k pixels 922k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.0 0.72
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 33 51
Number of Cross Focus Points 25 0
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/30 sec 1/30 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/8000 sec 1/8000 sec
Continuous Shooting 4.4 fps 5.0 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
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, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ±5 EV ±5 EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size Full frame Full frame
Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Sensor Dimensions 35.9 x 24 mm 36 x 23.9 mm
Sensor Area 861.6 mm² 860.4 mm²
Sensor Resolution 36 MP 12 MP
Max Image Resolution 7360 x 4912 4256 x 2832
Max Native ISO 819200 6400
Min Native ISO 100 200
Max Boosted ISO 0 25600
Min Boosted ISO 0 100
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 None
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS Built-In Optional
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Battery
Battery Life 670 shots 1000 shots
Battery Type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Model D-LI90 EN-EL3e
Physical
Weight 1010 g 1074 g
Physical Dimensions 137 x 110 x 86 mm 147 x 123 x 77 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) Compact Flash (Type I)
Storage Slots 2 1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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