Pentax K-1 vs Pentax K-1 Mark II
Compare key differences and full specifications to find the camera that suits your photography.
Key differences
- Year: Pentax K-1: 2016 ; Pentax K-1 Mark II: 2018
Best for
The available specifications do not establish a clear advantage for a particular use. Choose based on the features you need below.
| Specification | Pentax K-1 | Pentax K-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Brand | Pentax | Pentax |
| Model | K-1 | K-1 Mark II |
| Year | 2016 | 2018 |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 136.5 x 110 x 85.5 mm | 136.5 x 110 x 85.5 mm |
| Weight | 1010 g | 1010 g |
| Sensor | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 35.9 x 24 mm | 35.9 x 24 mm |
| Sensor resolution | 7389 x 4926 | 7389 x 4926 |
| Crop factor | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Total megapixels | 36.77 | 36.77 |
| Effective megapixels | 36.4 | 36.4 |
| Image | ||
| Max. image resolution | 7360 x 4912 | 7360 x 4912 |
| ISO | Auto, 100-204800 | Auto, 100-819200 |
| Exposure & Shutter | ||
| Min. shutter speed | 30 sec | 30 sec |
| Max. shutter speed | 1/8000 sec | 1/8000 sec |
| Metering | Multi, Center-weighted, Spot | Multi, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Exposure compensation | ±5 EV (in 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) | ±5 EV (in 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) |
| Aperture priority | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter priority | Yes | Yes |
| White balance presets | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| Video | ||
| Max. video mode | 1920x1080 (60i/50i/30p/25p/24p) | 1920x1080 (60i/50i/30p/25p/24p) |
| Display & Viewfinder | ||
| Screen size | 3.2" | 3.2" |
| Screen resolution | 1,036,800 dots | 1,036,800 dots |
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Storage & Connectivity | ||
| Storage types | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) |
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Power | ||
| Battery | D-LI90 lithium-ion battery | D-LI90 lithium-ion battery |