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Pentax K-1 Alternatives

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  • Pentax K-1

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    Main Features

    • 36MP - Full frame CMOS Sensor
    • No Optical low-pass (anti-aliasing) filter
    • ISO 100 - 204800
    • 5-axis Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
    • 3.20" Fully Articulated Screen
    • Optical (pentaprism) viewfinder
    • 4.4fps continuous shooting
    • and FHD at 60fps Video Recording
    • Built-in Wireless
    • Built-in GPS
    • 1010g. 137 x 110 x 86 mm
    • Weather-sealed Body
    • Replaced by Pentax K-1 II
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    Pentax K-1 Alternatives

    Now it is time to look at the Pentax K-1 competitors in more detail. We have listed the top 20 cameras in DSLR cameras that we think can be a good match. Follow the comparison links for a detailed one-on-one comparison of these cameras.

    #1 Pentax K-1 II

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    36 MP | Full frame CMOS Sensor
    Pentax KAF4 Mount

    Rank in All Cameras: #54
    Rank in DSLR Cameras: #7

    Pentax K-1 Mark II
    Imaging
    Features
    Value for Money 92
    Portability
    Overall Score
    Portrait
    Street 95
    Sports
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    #2 Pentax K-3 III

    Compare with Pentax K-1

    26 MP | APS-C CMOS Sensor
    Pentax KAF2 Mount

    Rank in All Cameras: #45
    Rank in DSLR Cameras: #3

    Pentax K-3 Mark III
    Imaging
    Features
    Value for Money 92
    Portability
    Overall Score
    Portrait
    Street
    Sports 92
    Daily
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    #3 Nikon D850

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    46 MP | Full frame BSI-CMOS Sensor
    Nikon F Mount

    Rank in All Cameras: #41
    Rank in DSLR Cameras: #1

    Nikon D850
    Imaging
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    Value for Money 94
    Portability
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    #4 Pentax K-70

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    24 MP | APS-C CMOS Sensor
    Pentax KAF2 Mount

    Rank in All Cameras: #106
    Rank in DSLR Cameras: #20

    Pentax K-70
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    #5 Sony A7 III

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    24 MP | Full frame BSI-CMOS Sensor
    Sony E Mount

    Rank in All Cameras: #31
    Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #26

    Sony Alpha A7 III
    Imaging
    Features
    Value for Money 95
    Portability
    Overall Score
    Portrait
    Street 98
    Sports
    Daily 90
    Landscape

    #6 Nikon D810

    Compare with Pentax K-1

    36 MP | Full frame CMOS Sensor
    Nikon F Mount

    Rank in All Cameras: #77
    Rank in DSLR Cameras: #16

    Nikon D810
    Imaging
    Features
    Value for Money 90
    Portability
    Overall Score
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    #7 Sony A7 IV

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    33 MP | Full frame BSI-CMOS Sensor
    Sony E Mount

    Rank in All Cameras: #17
    Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #17

    Sony Alpha A7 IV
    Imaging
    Features
    Value for Money 96
    Portability
    Overall Score 91
    Portrait
    Street 99
    Sports
    Daily
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    #8 Pentax KP

    Compare with Pentax K-1

    24 MP | APS-C CMOS Sensor
    Pentax KAF2 Mount

    Rank in All Cameras: #134
    Rank in DSLR Cameras: #35

    Pentax KP
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    #9 Panasonic S5

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    24 MP | Full frame CMOS Sensor
    Leica L Mount

    Rank in All Cameras: #33
    Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #36

    Panasonic Lumix DC-S5
    Imaging
    Features
    Value for Money 96
    Portability
    Overall Score
    Portrait
    Street 98
    Sports
    Daily
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    #10 Pentax K-3

    Compare with Pentax K-1

    24 MP | APS-C CMOS Sensor
    Pentax KAF2 Mount

    Rank in All Cameras: #105
    Rank in DSLR Cameras: #25

    Pentax K-3
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    #11 Nikon D750

    Compare with Pentax K-1

    24 MP | Full frame CMOS Sensor
    Nikon F Mount

    Rank in All Cameras: #72
    Rank in DSLR Cameras: #13

    Nikon D750
    Imaging
    Features
    Value for Money 90
    Portability
    Overall Score
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    #12 Sony A7R IV

    Compare with Pentax K-1

    61 MP | Full frame BSI-CMOS Sensor
    Sony E Mount

    Rank in All Cameras: #5
    Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #5

    Sony Alpha A7R IV
    Imaging
    Features
    Value for Money 97
    Portability
    Overall Score 95
    Portrait
    Street 97
    Sports
    Daily
    Landscape

    #13 Sony A7 II

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    24 MP | Full frame CMOS Sensor
    Sony E Mount

    Rank in All Cameras: #86
    Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #71

    Sony Alpha A7 II
    Imaging
    Features
    Value for Money 90
    Portability
    Overall Score
    Portrait
    Street 96
    Sports
    Daily
    Landscape

    #14 Nikon D800

    Compare with Pentax K-1

    36 MP | Full frame CMOS Sensor
    Nikon F Mount

    Rank in All Cameras: #101
    Rank in DSLR Cameras: #22

    Nikon D800
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    #15 Canon 6D

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    20 MP | Full frame CMOS Sensor
    Canon EF Mount

    Rank in All Cameras: #241
    Rank in DSLR Cameras: #71

    Canon EOS 6D
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    #16 Sony A7R II

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    42 MP | Full frame BSI-CMOS Sensor
    Sony E Mount

    Rank in All Cameras: #51
    Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #43

    Sony Alpha A7R II
    Imaging
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    Value for Money 94
    Portability
    Overall Score
    Portrait
    Street 97
    Sports
    Daily 90
    Landscape

    #17 Pentax K-5

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    16 MP | APS-C CMOS Sensor
    Pentax KAF2 Mount

    Rank in All Cameras: #163
    Rank in DSLR Cameras: #45

    Pentax K-5
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    #18 Pentax KF

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    24 MP | APS-C CMOS Sensor
    Pentax KAF2 Mount

    Rank in All Cameras: #104
    Rank in DSLR Cameras: #27

    Pentax KF
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    #19 Canon 6D MII

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    26 MP | Full frame CMOS Sensor
    Canon EF Mount

    Rank in All Cameras: #109
    Rank in DSLR Cameras: #28

    Canon EOS 6D Mark II
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    #20 Pentax K-3 II

    Compare with Pentax K-1

    24 MP | APS-C CMOS Sensor
    Pentax KAF2 Mount

    Rank in All Cameras: #120
    Rank in DSLR Cameras: #30

    Pentax K-3 Mark II
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