Pentax K-1 II with Pentax K-1 Comparison

Pentax K-1 II and Pentax K-1 Main Features

  • February, 2018
  • February, 2016
  • 36 MP Full frame CMOS Sensor
  • 36 MP Full frame CMOS Sensor
  • 100 - 819200 ISO
  • 100 - 204800 ISO
  • 5-axis Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 5-axis Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3" Articulated Screen
  • 3" Articulated Screen
  • Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder
  • Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder
  • 4.4 fps continuous shooting
  • 4.4 fps continuous shooting
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In GPS
  • Built-In GPS
  • 137 x 110 x 86 mm, 1010g.
  • 137 x 110 x 86 mm, 1010g.
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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

Pentax K-1 Scores


Imaging score
83
Features score
85
Value for money score
95
Portability score
64
Overall score
86

Pentax K-1 with Pentax K-1 Mark II Overview


Let's compare K-1 Mark II with K-1. Both cameras produced Pentax. These models are included in the Semi-Pro DSLR cameras. Pentax K-1 II was released in 2018, and Pentax K-1 in 2016. K-1 Mark II is newer, which is a plus. K-1 2 years older. However 2 years, the difference is not so bad.
These two cameras have the same sensor resolution - 36 MP. 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.
The minimum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is . A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. The maximum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is . Both cameras have 5-axis Sensor-shift image stabilization. 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 4.4 fps continuous shooting. Pentax K-1 Mark II has 4.4 fps continuous shooting.

General K-1 Mark II K-1
Brand Pentax Pentax
Model K-1 Mark II K-1
Announced February, 2018 February, 2016
Body Type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Lens
Lens Mount Pentax KAF4 Pentax KAF2
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier 1 1
Number of Lenses 150 150
Macro Focus Range n/a n/a
Screen
Screen Size 3" 3"
Screen Type Articulated Articulated
Screen Resolution 1037k pixels 1037k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.0 0.7
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 33
Number of Cross Focus Points 25 25
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 4.4 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 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
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 35.9 x 24 mm
Sensor Area 861.6 mm² 861.6 mm²
Sensor Resolution 36 MP 36 MP
Max Image Resolution 7360 x 4912 7360 x 4912
Max Native ISO 819200 204800
Min Native ISO 100 100
Max Boosted ISO 0 0
Min Boosted ISO 0 0
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264 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 Built-In
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 760 shots
Battery Type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Model D-LI90 D-LI90
Physical
Weight 1010 g 1010 g
Physical Dimensions 137 x 110 x 86 mm 137 x 110 x 86 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
Storage Slots 2 2
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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