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Pentax K-1 : Specifications and Opinions

The Pentax K-1 is a reflex camera with FF (1.0x) sensor and 36.4 megapixels manufactured from 2016 to 2018 (discontinued). The range of sensitivities, including ISO extension, is 100 - 204800 ISO and it has a continuous shooting (burst mode) of 4.4 FPS. The average price was 2099 €;

78 users have given it an average vote of 9.5 out of 10

Sensor
Format	Fullframe, 36 x 24 mm (image ratio 3:2, crop factor 1.0x in comparison with FF)
Resolution	36.4 megapixel (pixel pitch 4.89 μm)
ISO sensitivities	100 - 204800
File formats	JPEG, RAW
Esposure
Shutter speeds	30" - 1/8000
Exp. compensation	+/- 5 stops at 1/3 steps
Exp. modes	M, S, A, P
Metering modes	Multi-Area, Semi-Spot, Spot
Features
Mount	Pentax K (click here to view all compatible lenses)
Stabilization	Yes
Autofocus (AF areas)	33
Continuos shooting	4.4 FPS
Pre-Burst	No
Live View	Yes
MLU/SS	Yes, Mirrok Lock Up
Video mode	1920x1080p @ 30 FPS
WiFi	Yes
GPS	Yes
USB	micro-USB (USB 2.0)
USB Charging	No
Computing Features
ND Long Exposure	Yes, up to 2000 photos (ND11)
Pixel Shift	Yes, in-camera (36 megapixel)
Focus Stacking	No
Startrail/Composite mode	Yes
Astrotracer	Yes
Camera body and built
Touchscreen	No
LCD	3.2", 720 x 480 pixels, partially articulating
Viewfinder	Optical, coverage 100%, 0.70x
Flash	No
Storage	SD, SDHC, SDXC (UHS-I)
Storage, Slot 2	SD, SDHC, SDXC (UHS-I)
Storage, Slot 2	not available
Battery	Pentax D-LI90, 13.39 Wh
Weather sealing	Yes
Weight	1010 g
Dimensions	136 x 110 x 85 mm
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MaxVax

sent on January 17, 2026

Pros: Easy, robust, image quality, compatibility with K lenses, unique FF reflex stabilized on the sensor that makes stabilized even a 70 210 of the 80s Shoots even in the dark

Cons: Heavy, not suitable for dynamic contexts, very slow wifi connection, difficult to find modern lenses and poor choice of AF, very difficult to find a trigger for the flash ..

Opinion: What can we say about this jewel? I had bought a Nikon D850 four months earlier. Nikon probably beats Pentax on almost everything (maybe in LV it's more mangy) but Pentax is EASY. What you mean? I mean that you take the Pentax, enter the menu to make two settings, and then you forget about it. the user experience and ease of use of the Pentax flagship is disarming and everyone should copy from this body how you build a camera body WELL and EASY. The mode turret that controls the third wheel with which it is practically useless to enter the machine menu is brilliant. The colorimetric rendering is beautiful (I only tried the Leica SL2-s better), the sharpness as well, the density of the sensor allows you to make even generous crops, it does not suffer from high ISO and you don't have to use denoise because it has no noise except at very high ISO. I have a lot of bodies and I'm a big lover of the M43 but unlike many when I have to go out to photograph... I leave the M43 at home (which I love) and go out with the Kappona. Since I've had it, even the D850 or A7IV stay at home. For me it is true Love ...

Enrico Chiambalero

sent on January 30, 2024

Pros: Dynamic range, ISO sealing, image detail, controls, construction, compatibility with all K lenses

Cons: AF

Opinion: Some time ago I took part in a portfolio reading with photos of the genre I would say "reportage - landscape", BN 20x30 prints on normal glossy paper, the reader at a certain point asks me "what kind of medium format camera did you use to have this detail?" The answer is Pentax K1. To this we add extraordinary dynamic range, really sees in the dark and excellent ISO sealing. Then all the Pentax goodies, from the sturdy construction (but not very heavy) to the tropicalization (it works, fortunately) the controls in the right place Pentax style, the stabilization, the viewfinder... Let's get to the weak points... Every now and then I forget what it's made for and I try to use it for more or less "dynamic" shots... The autofocus is poor, in terms of speed and accuracy, even with "star" lenses and in some cases it is frustrating. I shoot in raw and mostly convert to BN, but sometimes with color I have a little more difficulty than other cameras in finding the "square". Every now and then I think about getting rid of it and selling it, but when I use it I change my mind. A real shame that Ricoh forgot about this machine, it deserves a sequel.

Fabiom65

sent on August 22, 2021

Pros: EXCELLENT REFLEX PRO

Cons: FOR ME NOTHING

Opinion: As for the firmware I download them from foreign Pentax sites, . USA. GB ecct, currently you can download version 1.55 I have version 1.54 but I already have on the computer the v.1.55.I have no problem. The updates mainly concern the use of the new optics and the general stability I hope it will help you

Fabio Cammalleri

sent on July 26, 2021

Pros: - 10 Impressive dynamic range of 14.6 EVS. - 9 Perfect resolution to handle (36mpx). - 9 Superfine detail (optics permitting). - 9 Rich and "deep" colors.

Cons: Firmware with functions full of flaws, no longer updated (HDR and Pixel Shift of amateur calibration). Autofocus is usually inaccurate or slow to understand (optics depend). Video compartment exceeded (max 1080p 60 interlaced, not even progressive).

Opinion: The Queen of the Night. I had in test several Reflex and ML full format but none has bewitched me so much for its ability to recover lights and shadows and to shoot in low light ... She, for me (excluding of course the new Sony A-1 and the Panasonic from over 2500 €), taking into account the price of the used, is the "Queen of the night", comparable if not superior for night seal to the A7RIV. If you have the right technical and theoretical bases it is possible to have shots with sharp lights and shadows rich in detail even with a single shot (as far as possible with almost 15 stops). Obviously it is not easy to tame: it claims "quality" or "unforgiving" optics, coma and aberrations are around the corner because its sensor pulls out of the lens 100%, as indeed all full-frame, but in particular she multiplies any defects / merits of the optics. When you do the post production of the RAW of this machine there are no surprises of dominants (optics depend.). But what you have to take into account when you buy it is that it is not a "sports" machine ... The autofocus (always optical depend.) is generally slow and inaccurate and, combined with a mediocre burst leads you to miss about 70-50% of the shots in case of motoring, motorcycling, football etc. making it unsuitable (but not impossible to use) to the action and compensating a little but not sufficiently, these defects with the stabilization of the sensor. It should not be forgotten that it is quite heavy and combining it with bright telephoto lenses means getting tired a lot. Fortunately it has an exceptional ergonomics that reduces a lot the impact of the weight but its place is the tripod, a good one! The video sector I do not judge it either, because it is NOT a machine dedicated to videomakers, although it has an almost useless audio input and the stabilization of the sensor that if it had been combined with a more recent video resolution would have paid off but would also have raised the price. What I heavily criticize is the support for the firmware update, abandoned for quite a while now, the machine in the functions has several defects that should be fixed: the number of shots in Bracketing stops only at 5 (and not at 9 as in Sony), while we have 3 useless HDR modes badly calibrated that return useless files and false colors, except perhaps one (I do not remember which one) a little more realistic than the others, but nothing serious or usable professionally (there are Smartphones that do much much better). The Pixel Shift despite its two settings, is another of its dangerous functions, made me throw in the toilet some important shots , cause mosaicization of some details, so, taking into account that we already have 36mpx what the hell is it for I do not know, better not to use it. Finally I can say that it is a machine of excellent quality, solid, tropicalized, it is the machine of the landscaper and the naturalist, I could talk for hours about her, it is a machine that when it came out dictated the law, but it is a pity it has not had a worthy evolution given that the MKII is practically IDENTICAL.

Mirko Fambrini

sent on July 21, 2021

Pros: ergonomics, viewfinder, construction, details, stabilization, tropicalization... in short, the usual pentax things before they were discovered by others to become important. A real pleasure of use.

Cons: To date I do not know, too soon to say, I will update aware that probably the known limits do not concern my uses.

Opinion: For a while I was behind him and in the end the right opportunity came. Usually aware that a review would require use and practice of a few months, since the room has been out for a few years (and also production) I will limit myself to describing some aspects and sensations that have emerged to me immediately. The grip and ergonomics is pretty much perfect for my hands; the body is obviously heavier than my apsc models but it remains very balanced even the use with one hand (I do not have heavy lenses). I will use it practically are with "small" fixed (which I will add slowly for this year I gave) and I'm curious to see how it will be used for street photos from a practical point of view. Seeing inside the viewfinder, coming from apsc (and pentax already has excellent sights about it) is really a pleasure and the jump is remarkable. Coming from the pentax world the menu and functions are really intuitable even without reading the manual, which you have to resort to only for some peculiarities of use and functions. It ran all quite quickly and modified according to my preferences I tried in review the various lenses I have, both in crop and FF mode. The basic idea is to glue on the 31, however I have to understand well also the relative lower (and upper) angles of field. I therefore tried K, M, A lenses of various focal lengths, as well as some DA (12-24 and 55-300). First of all, the position of the green button for stop-down measurement is really convenient. Unlike my apsc which was above on the back and I could resort to the index only (first to measure and then to shoot) now being on the back I can use the paired thumb (to measure) and index (to shoot) almost instantly and without moving anything. I had read information on the DA 12-24 on the net I think I can confirm that from 18 to 24 the DA is usable without particular problems, with slight vignetting starting from the minimum limit with a tendency to improve by going up and closing diaphragms, and for me it is a good thing. I tried out of curiosity (these days it was talked about in a topic) the electronic shutter in LV (unlike later models it is not usable in the k1 viewfinder) and is quieter but not completely silent (as I imagined). I must say that the noise of the mechanical one is for me very low accustomed to the shooting of the k30 and also to the noisiest of the k70. Also interesting is the solution for the junction of the LV which, although different from that of the k70 is equally appreciated by being able to use it, overturning it upwards, even in the way of a cockpit. The seller has also included in the price two SD cards so I will have the opportunity to immediately appreciate the double slot (although I do not consider it fundamental) since I will use among the options the one that directs the jpeg on one (before I only shot in jpeg) and the raw on the other of which I will be able to keep those rare cases that interest me. I bought this room for whim and not for necessity, although I seem to have noticed immediately that the diversity of the depth of field at equal aperture between apsc and FF is quite evident and may be important in certain situations of portraiture. I have not tried astrotracer (I do not even know if I will ever use it :), the pixel shift (the k1 has no motion correction) but above all the wi-fi connection with the App (which I already had for the k70). For the rest there are more detailed and complete reviews, comparative even with the k1II and the topics covered are quite exhaustive. The room is new (not equal to the new but just new), I wonder how do you keep the rooms in these conditions, I will work to consume it a little ... :)

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