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Cameras which are being compared are Professional DSLR cameras.
Learn more about compared cameras specifications below. |
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Pentax K-1 vs Nikon D800 Specs |
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K-1
All specs: Main page for K-1 |
D800
All specs: Main page for D800 |
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K-1 vs D800 Sensors |
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On the pictures below the sensor areas of cameras are highlighted. This infographic highlights the sensor areas of both models compared to other common sensor formats:
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K-1 vs D800: Viewfinder K-1 has an optical viewfinder with penta prism. It has magnification of 0.70x and covers 100% of view field. The D800 features an optical viewfinder with a penta prism that also covers 100% of the field of view, its magnification is c. 0.70x. Viewfinder magnifications of compared cameras. The black area shows a magnification of 1x, relative to native size; in red is a magnification of 0.85x. |
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K-1 (0.70x) |
D800 (0.70x) |
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Better choice: Draw |
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Pentax K-1 VS Nikon D800 Other Specs Comparison |
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Why is Pentax K-1 a better choice |
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K-1 |
D800 |
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| Wider resolution (5, megapixel) | 36.40 | 36.30 |
| Better sensibility (4) | 100 – 204800 ISO | 100 – 6400 ISO |
| Image stabilizer (3) | ||
| Better monitor (2, Megapixel) | 1.04 | 0.92 |
| Articulated monitor (2) | ||
| More portable (2) | 1284cm³ (81 cu.in.) |
1464cm³ (92 cu.in.) |
| WiFi (2) | ||
| GPS (2) | ||
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Conclusion: Advantages of the K-1 are the higher resolution, the larger sensitivity and the optical image stabilizer. A nice touch is that the display has a higher resolution, the articulated display and the more compact size. Finally, there’s the the built-in wifi that permits remote shooting and image transfer without the need for a cable connection and the built-in GPS. The K-1 scores 22 points. |
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Otherwise why to choose Nikon D800 |
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K-1 |
D800 |
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| Auto Focus points (4) | 33 | 51 |
| Larger lens selection (3) | 40 | 200 |
| Built-in flash (2) | ||
| Longer battery life (3, photos) | 750 | 1200 |
| USB 3.0 (2) | ||
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Conclusion: Advantages of the D800 are the faster and more accurate auto focus, the larger selection of lenses and the built-in flash. A nice touch is that the battery has more stamina and the support for USB 3.0. HArdly a luxury, given today’s image size and the requirements of 4K video. Yields 14 points for the D800. |
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Common Specs for both cameras compared |
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K-1 |
D800 |
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| Sensor format | Full frame | Full frame |
| Speed (frames/second) | 4 | 4 |
| Sensor cleaning | ||
| Video resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
| External microphone | ||
| Similar weight | 1010g | 1000g |
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| Pentax K-1 VS Nikon D800 Dimensions |
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Look at front view of the K-1 and D800 |
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Top view of cameras |
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Total scores Here’s the total score according to comparison above: |
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Pentax K-1 |
Nikon D800 |
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22
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14
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We recommend Pentax K-1 as better choice. |
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