Pentax K-1 with Nikon D750 Comparison

Pentax K-1 and Nikon D750 Main Features

  • February, 2016
  • September, 2014
  • 36 MP Full frame CMOS Sensor
  • 24 MP Full frame CMOS Sensor
  • 100 - 204800 ISO
  • 100 - 12800 ISO
  • 5-axis Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • -
  • 3" Articulated Screen
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder
  • Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder
  • 4.4 fps continuous shooting
  • 6.5 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.
  • 141 x 113 x 78 mm, 840g.
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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 D750 Scores


Imaging score
78
Features score
81
Value for money score
93
Portability score
69
Overall score
85

Nikon D750 with Pentax K-1 Overview


Let's compare Pentax K-1 with Nikon D750. These models are included in the Semi-Pro DSLR cameras. Pentax K-1 was released in 2016, and Nikon D750 in 2014. K-1 is newer, which is a plus. D750 2 years older. However 2 years, the difference is not so bad.
The sensor resolution of K-1 is greater than that of D750. 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), D750 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 6.5 fps continuous shooting. Pentax K-1 has 6.5 fps continuous shooting.

General K-1 D750
Brand Pentax Nikon
Model K-1 D750
Announced February, 2016 September, 2014
Body Type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Lens
Lens Mount Pentax KAF2 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 Tilting
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 0.7
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 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 1/4000 sec
Continuous Shooting 4.4 fps 6.5 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, Auto FP high-speed sync, auto w/redeye reduction, auto slow sync, auto slow sync w/redeye reduction, fill flash, rear-curtain sync, rear-curtain w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow sync, off
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 24 MP
Max Image Resolution 7360 x 4912 6016 x 4016
Max Native ISO 204800 12800
Min Native ISO 100 100
Max Boosted ISO 0 51200
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 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
Battery
Battery Life 760 shots 1230 shots
Battery Type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Model D-LI90 EN-EL15
Physical
Weight 1010 g 840 g
Physical Dimensions 137 x 110 x 86 mm 141 x 113 x 78 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 (dual slots)
Storage Slots 2 2
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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