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Pentax K-1 Mark II vs Pentax K-1
Pentax K-1 Mark II
Camera summary
The Pentax K-1 Mark II, made by Pentax, is a powerful Mid-size SLR camera. Announced on Feb. 22, 2018.
See full specifications| Feature | Score |
|---|---|
| Autofocus specs |
4.5 out of 5 stars
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| Connectivity |
5.0 out of 5 stars
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| Exposure mode |
2.5 out of 5 stars
|
| Photography features |
4.3 out of 5 stars
|
| Physical |
0.9 out of 5 stars
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| Average Score |
3.4 out of 5 stars
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Predecessor
This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the Pentax K-1, with advanced features and improved performance.
Compare this camera to the Pentax K-1
Sensor
This camera has a CMOS sensor with a 36 Megapixels resolution.
Focus points
This camera has 33 focus points. Also you can take advantage of its versatile cross-type points. AF Face detection available, ideal for portraits and selfies. It offers AF tracking, which allows you to track moving objects
Max video resolutions
Expect recording in 1920 x 1080 with support for the following formats: MPEG-4, H.264.
Connectivity
Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.
Battery life
The battery of this camera can last up to 670 shots per charge with the included D-LI90 battery. Consider that this value can fluctuate and depends on the mAh of the battery (sometimes generic batteries have more mAh) and also on the usage, the amount of time you use the screen, the flash, etc.
Although this camera may have a decent battery life, its performance is not as great as the most powerful cameras. Always make sure to carry one extra battery, just in case.
Environmental sealing
This camera offers enviromental sealing keeping it protected and safe from environmental damage.
Pentax K-1
Camera summary
The Pentax K-1, made by Pentax, is a powerful Mid-size SLR camera. Announced on Feb. 17, 2016.
See full specifications| Feature | Score |
|---|---|
| Autofocus specs |
4.5 out of 5 stars
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| Connectivity |
5.0 out of 5 stars
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| Exposure mode |
2.5 out of 5 stars
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| Photography features |
4.3 out of 5 stars
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| Physical |
1.0 out of 5 stars
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| Average Score |
3.5 out of 5 stars
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Successor
This camera has now been superseeded by the Pentax K-1 Mark II, which has more advanced features and characteristics, it would also be easier to get, especially new. Take that into account.
Aside from that, consider that you may probably need to update your camera soon and finding accesories could be more difficult compared to its successor. Of course you can expect a lower price for this camera as a compensation.
Compare this camera to its successor Pentax K-1 Mark II
Sensor
This camera has a CMOS sensor with a 36 Megapixels resolution.
Focus points
This camera has 33 focus points. Also you can take advantage of its versatile cross-type points. AF Face detection available, ideal for portraits and selfies. It offers AF tracking, which allows you to track moving objects
Max video resolutions
Expect recording in 1920 x 1080 with support for the following formats: MPEG-4, H.264.
Connectivity
Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.
Battery life
The battery of this camera can last up to 760 shots per charge with the included D-LI90 battery. Consider that this value can fluctuate and depends on the mAh of the battery (sometimes generic batteries have more mAh) and also on the usage, the amount of time you use the screen, the flash, etc.
This camera offers a robust battery life that the medium value of all cameras. Feel free to take pictures freely, without having too worry too much about battery life.
Environmental sealing
This camera offers enviromental sealing keeping it protected and safe from environmental damage.
Autofocus specs |
Pentax K-1 Mark II | Pentax K-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Af center | Yes |
Yes |
| Af continuous | Yes |
Yes |
| Af Contrast Detection | Yes |
Yes |
| Af Face detection | Yes |
Yes |
| Af live view | Yes |
Yes |
| Af multi area | Yes |
Yes |
| Af phase detection | Yes |
Yes |
| Af selective | Yes |
Yes |
| Af single | Yes |
Yes |
| Af touch | No |
No |
| Af tracking | Yes |
Yes |
| Number of cross focus points | 25 | 25 |
| Number of focus points | 33 | 33 |
Connectivity |
Pentax K-1 Mark II | Pentax K-1 |
| HDMI | Yes |
Yes |
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Wireless connectivity | 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 | Built-In |
| DXO color depth | 0.0 | 25.4 |
| DXO dynamic range | 0.0 | 14.6 |
| DXO low light ISO | 0.0 | 3280.0 |
| DXO overall score | 0.0 | 96.0 |
Exposure mode |
Pentax K-1 Mark II | Pentax K-1 |
| AF area | No |
No |
| average | No |
No |
| Center weighted | Yes |
Yes |
| Multi segment | Yes |
Yes |
| partial | No |
No |
| spot | Yes |
Yes |
General |
Pentax K-1 Mark II | Pentax K-1 |
| AKA | - | - |
| announced | Feb. 22, 2018 | Feb. 17, 2016 |
| Body type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
| brand | Pentax | Pentax |
| msrp | $1,796.95 | $1,299.99 |
| model | Pentax K-1 Mark II | Pentax K-1 |
| Predecessor model | Pentax K-1 | |
| Successor model | Pentax K-1 Mark II | |
Lense |
Pentax K-1 Mark II | Pentax K-1 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1� | 1� |
| Lens mount | Pentax KAF | Pentax KAF2 |
| Manual focus | Yes |
Yes |
| Macro focus range | - | - |
| Number of lenses | 163 | 163 |
Other features |
Pentax K-1 Mark II | Pentax K-1 |
| GPS | Built-in | Built-in |
| Self-timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
| Storage slots | 2 | 2 |
| Storage type | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) |
| Timelapse recording | No |
No |
Photography features |
Pentax K-1 Mark II | Pentax K-1 |
| AE bracketing | Yes |
Yes |
| Aperture priority | Yes |
Yes |
| Built-in flash | No |
No |
| Custom white balance | Yes |
Yes |
| Exposure compensation | Yes |
Yes |
| External flash | Yes |
Yes |
| 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 |
| Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| Image stabilization | Yes |
Yes |
| Manual exposure mode | Yes |
Yes |
| Max continuous shooting | 4.4 fps | 4.4 fps |
| Max mechanical shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/8000s |
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 | 30 |
| Shutter priority | Yes |
Yes |
| WB bracketing | No |
No |
Physical |
Pentax K-1 Mark II | Pentax K-1 |
| Battery life | 670 shots | 760 shots |
| Battery model | D-LI90 | D-LI90 |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Crush proof | No |
No |
| Dust proof | No |
No |
| Environmental sealing | Yes |
Yes |
| Freeze proof | No |
No |
| Physical dimensions | 137 x 110 x 86mm | 137 x 110 x 86mm |
| Shock proof | No |
No |
| Water proof | No |
No |
| Weight | 1010 grs | 1010 grs |
Screen |
Pentax K-1 Mark II | Pentax K-1 |
| Live view | Yes |
Yes |
| Screen resolution | - | - |
| Screen size | - | - |
| Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
| Touch screen | No |
No |
Sensor |
Pentax K-1 Mark II | Pentax K-1 |
| Max boosted ISO | - | - |
| Max image resolution | 7360 x 4912 | 7360 x 4912 |
| Max native ISO | 819200 | 204800 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | Yes |
Yes |
| Sensor area | - | - |
| Sensor dimensions | 35.9 x 24 mm | 35.9 x 24 mm |
| Sensor resolution | 36 | 36 |
| Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Headphone port |
Pentax K-1 Mark II | Pentax K-1 |
| Headphone port | Yes |
Yes |
| Max video resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Microphone port | Yes |
Yes |
| Video formats | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) |
Viewfinder |
Pentax K-1 Mark II | Pentax K-1 |
| viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| viewfinder coverage | - | - |
| viewfinder magnification | - | - |
| viewfinder resolution | no electronic viewfinder | no electronic viewfinder |