Pentax K-1 Will Feature a 36.4-megapixel Sensor

Key specifications leaked

By PF Rumors in Pentax Rumors on Feb 12, 2016

Japanese news site digicame-info posted today the following rumored specifications for the upcoming Pentax full frame DSLR:

• Resolution: 36.4 megapixels
• Sensor size: 35.9 x 24.0 mm
• Continuous shooting: 6.5 frames / sec.
• ISO range: 100-204,800
• GPS built-in
• Media: SD, SDHC, SDXC
• Size: 136.5 x 110 x 85.5 mm
• Weight: 925 g

The site claims that the camera will be released "very soon" and that rumors indicate that the official product name will indeed be "Pentax K-1".

Furthermore, the effective pixel count, framerate, and ISO range suggests that the sensor in the K-1 differs from the 36-megapixel sensors found in existing full-frame bodies such as the Nikon D800 series.  This would be consistent with Pentax's historical commitment to delivering highly-competitive still image quality.  We expect to be impressed by the K-1 once we can put it through its paces!

Based on posted product photos and official teasers, we also know the following about the camera:

• Control layout similar to that of the K-3
• 5 User modes
• Dual SD card slots
• Top LCD with dedicated settings dial and third control wheel for select settings
• Built-in Wi-Fi
• Sensor-shift Shake Reduction
• Multi-directional articulating LCD
• Retro-styled prism housing; no on-board flash
• Pixel-shift super resolution
• Support for a crop mode for DA lenses; enhanced viewfinder

Below are photos of a prototype K-1 body as it appeared at the 2015 Salon de la Photo show in Paris:

Pentax full frame top view - Zygonyx (Click to enlarge)

Pentax full frame back view - Ricoh Imaging France (Click to enlarge)