Pentax K-1 Mark II vs Pentax KP
Compare key differences and full specifications to find the camera that suits your photography.
Key differences
- Year: Pentax K-1 Mark II: 2018 ; Pentax KP: 2017
- Weight: Pentax K-1 Mark II: 1010 g ; Pentax KP: 699 g
- Sensor size: Pentax K-1 Mark II: 35.9 x 24 mm ; Pentax KP: 23.5 x 15.6 mm
- Sensor resolution: Pentax K-1 Mark II: 7389 x 4926 ; Pentax KP: 6060 x 4013
- Effective megapixels: Pentax K-1 Mark II: 36.4 ; Pentax KP: 24.32
- Battery: Pentax K-1 Mark II: D-LI90 lithium-ion battery ; Pentax KP: D-LI109 lithium-ion battery
Best for
Larger prints and more cropping detail: Pentax K-1 Mark II (36.4).
| Specification | Pentax K-1 Mark II | Pentax KP |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Model | K-1 Mark II | KP |
| Year | 2018 | 2017 |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 136.5 x 110 x 85.5 mm | 132 x 101 x 76 mm |
| Weight | 1010 g | 699 g |
| Sensor | ||
| Sensor size | 35.9 x 24 mm | 23.5 x 15.6 mm |
| Sensor resolution | 7389 x 4926 | 6060 x 4013 |
| Crop factor | 1.0 | 1.53 |
| Total megapixels | 36.77 | 24.96 |
| Effective megapixels | 36.4 | 24.32 |
| Image | ||
| Max. image resolution | 7360 x 4912 | 6016 x 4000 |
| Exposure & Shutter | ||
| Max. shutter speed | 1/8000 sec | 1/6000 sec |
| White balance presets | 8.0 | 9.0 |
| Display & Viewfinder | ||
| Screen size | 3.2" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 1,036,800 dots | 921,600 dots |
| Storage & Connectivity | ||
| Storage types | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Power | ||
| Battery | D-LI90 lithium-ion battery | D-LI109 lithium-ion battery |