Pentax K-1 Review
Specifications
The table below presents the key specifications for the Pentax K-1.
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| Sensor | ||
| Sensor Resolution | 36.40 MP 7360 x 4912 effective pixels | |
| Other Resolutions | Full frame: 22M (5760x3840), 12M (4224x2816), 2M (1920x1280) APS-C crop: 15M (4800x3200), 12M, 8M (3456x2304), 2M | |
| Sensor Size | 35.9 x 24.0 mm (35mm full frame) | |
| AA Filter | No. The AA filter can be simulated via ultrasonic sensor vibrations | |
| Super Resolution | Yes, via Pixel Shift Resolution (requires still scene) Output pixel count unchanged | |
| Dust Removal | DR II ultrasonic | |
| ISO Range | 100-204,800 (1/3, 1/2 or full stops) | |
| RAW Bit Depth | 14 | |
| Image Capture | ||
| Shooting Modes | Auto, P, Sv, Tv, Av, TAv, M, B, X, five user modes on mode dial | |
| Shutter Speeds | 30s-1/8000s (up to 300s in Astrotracer mode) | |
| Shutter Life | 300,000 actuations | |
| Stabilization | 5-axis sensor shift (up to 5 stops, works with any lens) | |
| Light Meter | 86K pixel RGB sensor | |
| Meter Range | -3 to 20 EV | |
| Metering Modes | * Multi-segment * Center weight * Spot | |
| Exposure Compensation | +/- 5 EV (1/2 or 1/3 stops) | |
| Exposure Bracketing | +/- 5 EV, 2, 3 or 5 steps | |
| Max Frame Rate (buffer) | Full frame: H: 4.4 fps (70 JPG, 17 RAW) M: 3.0 fps (100 JPG, 20 RAW) L: 0.7 fps (100 JPG, 100 RAW) APS-C crop: H: 6.5 fps (100 JPG, 50 RAW) M: 3.0 fps (100 JPG, 70 RAW) L: 1.0 fps (100 JPG, 100 RAW) | |
| File Formats | Stills: JPG, PEF (RAW), DNG (RAW), TIFF (in-camera development only) Videos: MOV | |
| Focusing | ||
| AF System and Modes | * SAFOX 12: 33-point phase detect (25 cross-type) w/ AF.S, AF.C * Spot, select, expanded area AF, zone select, auto * Live View: contrast detect * Green AF assist LED | |
| AF Sensitivity | -3 to 18 EV | |
| Focus Peaking | Yes (during live view and prior to movie recording) | |
| Movie Mode | ||
| Video Mode | 1080i: 60/50 fps | |
| Video Sound | * Built-in stereo microphone | |
| Manual Video Controls | ISO/Shutter Speed/Aperture (P, Tv, Av, TAv, M) | |
| AF During Video | Yes, on demand | |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash | No | |
| Flash Sync. | 1/200 s | |
| Hot Shoe | Yes | |
| Flash Modes | P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless, High-speed sync (external flash) | |
| Flash Exposure Compensation | -2 to +1 EV | |
| General | ||
| Viewfinder | Pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.70x magnification LCD overlay -3.5 to +1.2 diopter built-in | |
| LCD | 3.2-inch, 1,037,000 dot 3:2 aspect ratio Tilt/pivot support | |
| Processing Engine | PRIME IV | |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | |
| Battery | D-LI90 rechargeable in body and grip, optionally 6 x AA in battery grip | |
| Battery Grip Support | Yes, BG-6 | |
| Media Slot(s) | 2 SDXC / SDHC / SD (UHS-I compatible) | |
| Built-in Wi-Fi | Yes | |
| Built-in GPS | Yes | |
| Tethering Support | Wired USB tethering w/ Image Transmitter 2 or Adobe Lightroom Wireless tethering w/ Image Sync (Android & iOS) | |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0 (micro E), DC in, x-sync socket, HDMI output (type D), IR port (front and rear), stereo microphone and headphones | |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 136.5 x 110 x 85.5 mm | |
| Weight | 925g (~1010g with battery and SD card) | |
| US Launch Price | $1799 | |
| Worldwide Pricing | £1599 / €1999 / $2499 CAD / $2899 AUD / ¥257,500 | |
| Origin | Made in Philippines | |
Full specifications for the K-1 can be found in our camera database. You can also compare the K-1 to other Pentax models using our DSLR comparison tool. For the manufacturer's highlights, see the press release.
On May 19th, 2016, Pentax released the first firmware update for the Pentax K-1 (v1.10) to enable USB tethering with Lightroom. Our review was conducted with both the original and upgraded firmware.
Of course, technical specifications only tell part of the story. Read on for the K-1's highlights.
