What is the Sensor Size of Pentax K-1

Pentax K-1 has a Full frame sensor with dimensions of 35.9 x 24 mm and sensor area of 861.60mm².

Pentax K-1's sensor is 87% larger than the average DSLR sensor in its class. In cases where all the other parameters are the same between two cameras, the one with the larger sensor collects more light per pixel and performs better (less noise) in low light / High ISO conditions . Larger sensors also give the photographer more control on the depth of field.

Read our detailed Pentax K-1 Review

Advanced DSLR cameras with Largest Sensor

In the bar chart below, you can find the Advanced DSLR cameras with the Largest Sensor.

Now lets have a look at the Pentax K-1 competitors in more detail.
Follow the comparison links for a detailed one-on-one comparison of these cameras with the K-1.

Canon 5D MIV Compare K-1 vs 5D MIV	30 MP \| Full frame CMOS Sensor Canon EF Mount	Rank in All Cameras: #61 Rank in DSLR Cameras: #12
	Imaging Features Value for Money Portability Overall Score	Portrait Street Sports Daily Landscape

Sony A99 II Compare K-1 vs A99 II	42 MP \| Full frame BSI-CMOS Sensor Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount	Rank in All Cameras: #37 Rank in DSLR Cameras: #2
	Imaging Features Value for Money Portability Overall Score	Portrait Street 93 Sports 92 Daily Landscape

Canon 6D MII Compare K-1 vs 6D MII	26 MP \| Full frame CMOS Sensor Canon EF Mount	Rank in All Cameras: #103 Rank in DSLR Cameras: #28
	Imaging Features Value for Money Portability Overall Score	Portrait Street Sports Daily Landscape

Pentax K-1 II Compare K-1 vs K-1 Mark II	36 MP \| Full frame CMOS Sensor Pentax KAF4 Mount	Rank in All Cameras: #50 Rank in DSLR Cameras: #7
	Imaging Features Value for Money 92 Portability Overall Score	Portrait Street 95 Sports Daily Landscape

Pentax K-1 Compare K-1 vs K-1	36 MP \| Full frame CMOS Sensor Pentax KAF2 Mount	Rank in All Cameras: #43 Rank in DSLR Cameras: #4
	Imaging Features Value for Money 94 Portability Overall Score	Portrait Street 94 Sports Daily Landscape

Nikon D850 Compare K-1 vs D850	46 MP \| Full frame BSI-CMOS Sensor Nikon F Mount	Rank in All Cameras: #38 Rank in DSLR Cameras: #1
	Imaging Features Value for Money 94 Portability Overall Score	Portrait Street Sports Daily Landscape

Nikon D780 Compare K-1 vs D780	25 MP \| Full frame BSI-CMOS Sensor Nikon F Mount	Rank in All Cameras: #44 Rank in DSLR Cameras: #6
	Imaging Features Value for Money 91 Portability Overall Score	Portrait Street Sports 90 Daily Landscape

Nikon D7500 Compare K-1 vs D7500	21 MP \| APS-C CMOS Sensor Nikon F Mount	Rank in All Cameras: #105 Rank in DSLR Cameras: #32
	Imaging Features Value for Money Portability Overall Score	Portrait Street Sports Daily Landscape

Nikon D500 Compare K-1 vs D500	21 MP \| APS-C CMOS Sensor Nikon F Mount	Rank in All Cameras: #74 Rank in DSLR Cameras: #15
	Imaging Features Value for Money 90 Portability Overall Score	Portrait Street Sports Daily Landscape

Pentax KP Compare K-1 vs KP	24 MP \| APS-C CMOS Sensor Pentax KAF2 Mount	Rank in All Cameras: #128 Rank in DSLR Cameras: #35
	Imaging Features Value for Money Portability Overall Score	Portrait Street Sports Daily Landscape

Other Frequently Asked Questions about Pentax K-1

Does the Pentax K-1 have Image Stabilization?
Does the Pentax K-1 have RAW support?
Does the Pentax K-1 have Weather Sealing?
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is the Pentax K-1 a Full Frame (FF) camera?
Does the Pentax K-1 have Touch Screen?
Does the Pentax K-1 have built-in Wireless?
What is the Max Continuous Shooting Speed (fps) of Pentax K-1?
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