Pentax K-1 with Nikon D7100 Comparison

Pentax K-1 and Nikon D7100 Main Features

  • February, 2016
  • April, 2013
  • 36 MP Full frame CMOS Sensor
  • 24 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • 100 - 204800 ISO
  • 100 - 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
  • 6.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In GPS
  • -
  • 137 x 110 x 86 mm, 1010g.
  • 136 x 107 x 76 mm, 765g.
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Pentax K-1 Scores


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

Nikon D7100 Scores


Imaging score
61
Features score
77
Value for money score
87
Portability score
74
Overall score
74

Nikon D7100 with Pentax K-1 Overview


Let's compare Pentax K-1 with Nikon D7100. These models are included in the Semi-Pro DSLR cameras. Pentax K-1 was released in 2016, and Nikon D7100 in 2013. K-1 is newer, which is a plus. D7100 3 years older. However 3 years, the difference is not so bad.
The sensor resolution of K-1 is greater than that of D7100. The difference of 12 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.
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 . K-1 has image stabilization(5-axis Sensor-shift), D7100 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 has 6.0 fps continuous shooting. Pentax K-1 has 6.0 fps continuous shooting.

General K-1 D7100
Brand Pentax Nikon
Model K-1 D7100
Announced February, 2016 April, 2013
Body Type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Lens
Lens Mount Pentax KAF2 Nikon F
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier 1 n/a
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 1229k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.7 0.63
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 15
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 6.0 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range no built-in flash 12.00
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 APS-C
Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Sensor Dimensions 35.9 x 24 mm 23.5 x 15.6 mm
Sensor Area 861.6 mm² 366.6 mm²
Sensor Resolution 36 MP 24 MP
Max Image Resolution 7360 x 4912 6000 x 4000
Max Native ISO 204800 6400
Min Native ISO 100 100
Max Boosted ISO 0 25600
Min Boosted ISO 0 50
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 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 760 shots 950 shots
Battery Type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Model D-LI90 EN-EL15
Physical
Weight 1010 g 765 g
Physical Dimensions 137 x 110 x 86 mm 136 x 107 x 76 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) SD/SDHC/SDXC x 2 slots
Storage Slots 2 2
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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