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Nikon D780 vs PENTAX K-1 Mark II

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NikonD780PENTAXK-1 Mark II
Overview
ReleasedJanuary 2020April 2018
Image and sensor
Camera typeDSLRDSLR
Sensor formatFull frameFull frame
Sensor typeBackside-illuminated CMOSCMOS without an optical low-pass filter
Sensor dimensions35.9 × 23.9 mm35.9 × 24 mm
Effective resolution24.5 MP36.4 MP
Largest image6048 × 40247360 × 4912
RAW recordingYesYes
Standard ISO range100–51200100–819200
Sensor detail25.28 million total pixels; sensor cleaning and image-dust-off reference data36.4 effective megapixels, 36.77 total; no optical low-pass filter. Sensor-shift anti-aliasing simulator offers moiré reduction
Image formats12/14-bit NEF RAW with lossless or ordinary compression; JPEG and RAW plus JPEG14-bit PEF or DNG RAW, JPEG and simultaneous RAW/JPEG; full-frame and APS-C crop. Tripod pixel shift combines four sensor-shifted exposures; Dynamic handheld mode aligns four shots without eliminating Bayer interpolation
ISO detailExpandable to equivalent ISO 50–204800; Auto ISO availableMaker standard sensitivity ISO 100–819200; no separate expanded range listed
Image processorEXPEED 6PRIME IV with an accelerator unit
Lens and shooting
Lens mountNikon F mountPENTAX KAF2 bayonet mount
StabilisationOptical lens stabilisationSensor shift
Maximum continuous burst12 fps6.4 fps
Lens detailF-mount G/E/D, supported AF, P and AI non-CPU lenses with restrictions; DX lenses use a crop; non-AI, IX and F3AF lenses unsupportedKAF4, KAF3, KAF2 including power zoom, KAF and KA lenses; native KAF2 bayonet with autofocus coupler, information and power contacts
AutofocusViewfinder Advanced Multi-CAM 3500II phase detection with 51 points, 15 cross-type and 11 supporting f/8. Live-view hybrid phase/contrast detection provides 273 FX still-image single-point positions and eye detection. UK/Japan sensitivity −3 EV viewfinder, −5 EV live view or −7 EV low-light AF under maker conditions; US launch prose's −4 EV viewfinder claim conflicts with exact specs.SAFOX 12 phase detection through viewfinder, 33 points including 25 central cross-type points, EV −3 to 18 at ISO 100; contrast detection in live view
ShutterMechanical, electronic front-curtain and electronic shutters; 1/8000 to 30 seconds, Bulb and Time; manual-mode extension to 900 seconds. Flash sync 1/200 second with compatible Auto FP support.Mechanical focal-plane shutter 1/8000–30 seconds, Bulb and optional timed Bulb 10 seconds–20 minutes; electronic shutter available in live view and tripod pixel shift
Burst detailUp to 7 fps through the optical viewfinder; silent live view up to 12 fps with 12-bit RAW or 8 fps with 14-bit RAW. Low-speed 1–6 fps viewfinder or 1–3 fps live view; quiet continuous 3 fps. Reduced-resolution movie-frame still captures at up to 120 fps are separate from full-resolution continuous shooting.Maximum 4.4 fps at full-frame resolution with up to 70 JPEGs or 17 RAW files; 6.4 fps in 15-megapixel APS-C crop with up to 100 JPEGs or 50 RAW files, at ISO 100
Stabilisation detailNo sensor-shift stabilisation; optical VR depends on the attached lens; electronic movie VR availableFive-axis sensor-shift SR II; maker claims five shutter-speed steps. Built-in GPS supports Astrotracer; horizon and composition adjustment use the sensor-shift mechanism
FlashNo built-in flash; ISO 518 hot shoe and compatible external i-TTL Speedlights; optional AS-15 provides a flash-sync terminalHot shoe and X-sync socket for external flash, sync 1/200 second
Exposure controlsAuto, P/S/A/M, effects and U1/U2 settings; ±5 EV still-image or ±3 EV movie compensation; 180K-pixel RGB viewfinder metering sensorPASM, sensitivity priority and combined shutter/aperture priority; ±5 EV exposure compensation and 86,000-pixel RGB metering sensor
Video
Highest video resolution3840 × 2160 at 29.97 fps1920 × 1080 at 30 fps
Video detailUHD 3840 × 2160 at 29.97/25/23.976p without extra FX crop, oversampled from 6K sensor data; Full HD up to 119.88p and separate silent slow-motion modes. H.264 MOV/MP4; limit 29 minutes 59 seconds. 10-bit N-Log and HLG require an external HDMI recorder and cannot simultaneously record that output to the camera card. UK prose's DX 50/60p statement does not mean UHD 50/60p; exact maker UHD table tops out at 30p.Full HD 1920×1080 at 30/25/24 progressive frames or 60i/50i fields; 1280×720 at 60/50p. H.264 MOV, up to 25 minutes or 4 GB. 4K is interval-movie output only, not continuous video
AudioBuilt-in stereo microphones, external 3.5 mm microphone input and headphone output; PCM or AAC depending on file format; microphone attenuatorBuilt-in stereo microphone, external stereo mic input and headphone monitoring; adjustable recording level and wind-noise reduction
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderOpticalOptical
Screen size3.2″3.2″
Screen dots2,359,0001,037,000
TouchscreenYesNo
Tilting screenYesYes
Display detailApproximately 100% coverage, 170° viewing angle and vertical tilt; maker UK states 2359K dots, Japan rounds to approximately 2.36 million; dots count subpixels3.2-inch flexible-tilt LCD, approximately 1.037 million dots; outdoor-view and red night-vision settings. No touchscreen, as DPReview confirms
Viewfinder detailPentaprism, approximately 100% FX coverage, 0.7× magnification with 50mm f/1.4 at infinity, 21 mm eyepoint and −3 to +1 dioptre adjustmentOptical pentaprism, approximately 100% coverage and 0.70× magnification with FA 50mm F1.4 focused at infinity; eye relief 20.6 mm from view window
Connections and design
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYes–
Battery life (maker's claim)2260 photographs670 photographs
Body weight755 g925 g
Release detailNikon US announced on 6 January 2020 and specified availability in late January; global announcement dated 7 January. Main uses the confirmed month without inferring a UK retail day.Pentax Europe's current product table confirms April 2018 market launch; original Japanese launch notice stated late April. Earliest worldwide retail day unconfirmed, so month precision retained. Later Ricoh notice announces ending current K-series production; surviving range pages do not prove ongoing production
Recording mediaTwo UHS-II SD/SDHC/SDXC slots; overflow, backup, RAW/JPEG separation and card copyingTwo UHS-I SD/SDHC/SDXC slots; sequential, duplicate or separate RAW/JPEG recording
PortsUSB-C SuperSpeed USB, mini HDMI Type C, 3.5 mm microphone and headphone sockets, accessory terminal for MC-DC2; optional WT-7 provides network connectivityMicro-B USB 2.0, Type D micro-HDMI, microphone and headphone sockets, external power, cable switch and X-sync terminals
Wireless connectionsWi-Fi IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac and Bluetooth 4.2; SnapBridgeIEEE 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi at 2.4 GHz; built-in GPS, QZSS/SBAS reception and electronic compass
Battery life detailEN-EL15b; approximately 2260 CIPA single-frame shots or 4570 shots under Nikon's separate continuous-shooting test; approximately 95 minutes of movie recording. EN-EL15a/15 compatibility with restrictions; EN-EL15c may be supplied.D-LI90P rechargeable lithium-ion battery; approximately 670 shots under CIPA conditions, or 340 minutes playback
ChargingIn-camera charging with EN-EL15b and optional EH-7P; external MH-25a charger. Optional AC adapter and EP-5B power connector.Included D-BC90 external battery charger; optional K-AC167 AC adapter kit
DimensionsApproximately 143.5 × 115.5 × 76 mmApproximately 136.5 × 110 × 85.5 mm, excluding protrusions
Weight detailApproximately 755 g body only or 840 g including battery and SD card, excluding body capApproximately 925 g body only; 1010 g including battery and SD card
MaterialsWeather-sealed magnesium alloy construction; maker operating range 0–40°CMagnesium-alloy exterior and maker −10°C operating limit; weather resistance is not a waterproof rating
Colours–Standard black body; limited cosmetic editions not separate generations
In the boxEN-EL15-series battery, MH-25a charger, UC-E24 USB cable, AN-DC21 strap, BF-1B body cap, DK-5 eyepiece cap and DK-31 eyecup; battery revision may varyD-LI90P battery, D-BC90 charger and AC cord, strap, viewfinder cap, eyecup, body cap, hot-shoe and connector covers, strap rings and Digital Camera Utility 5 CD-ROM

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