Pentax K-1

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  • Effective pixels

    36 megapixels

    Max resolution

    7360 x 4912

  • Screen Size

    3.2″

    Screen Dots

    1,037,000

  • Physical

    137 x 110 x 86 mm (5.39 x 4.33 x 3.39″)

  • Body Type

    Mid-size SLR

    Flash

    No

  • Sensor type

    CMOS

    Sensor size

    Full frame (35.9 x 24 mm)

  • ISO

    Auto, 100-204800

  • Battery

    Battery Pack

Body type

  • Body type Mid-size SLR

Sensor

  • Max resolution7360 x 4912
  • Image ratio w:h3:2
  • Effective pixels36 megapixels
  • Sensor photo detectors37 megapixels
  • Sensor sizeFull frame (35.9 x 24 mm)
  • Sensor typeCMOS
  • ProcessorPRIME IV

Image

  • ISOAuto, 100-204800
  • Boosted ISO (minimum)
  • Boosted ISO (maximum)
  • White balance presets8
  • Custom white balanceYes (3 slots)
  • Image stabilizationSensor-shift
  • Image stabilization notes
  • CIPA image stabilization rating
  • Uncompressed formatRAW
  • JPEG quality levelsBest, better, good

Optics & Focus

  • Autofocus
    • Contrast Detect (sensor)
    • Phase Detect
    • Multi-area
    • Center
    • Selective single-point
    • Tracking
    • Single
    • Continuous
    • Face Detection
    • Live View
  • Digital zoom
  • Manual focusYes
  • Number of focus points33
  • Lens mountPentax KAF4
  • Focal length multiplier

Screen / viewfinder

  • Articulated LCDTilting
  • Screen size3.2″
  • Screen dots1,037,000
  • Touch screenNo
  • Screen typeTFT LCD
  • Live viewYes
  • Viewfinder typeOptical (pentaprism)
  • Viewfinder coverage100%
  • Viewfinder magnification0.7×
  • Viewfinder resolution

Photography features

  • Minimum shutter speed30 sec
  • Maximum shutter speed1/8000 sec
  • Maximum shutter speed (electronic)
  • Aperture priorityYes
  • Shutter priorityYes
  • Manual exposure modeYes
  • Subject / scene modesNo
  • Built-in flashNo
  • External flashYes (via hot shoe or flash sync port)
  • Flash modes Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync
  • Continuous drive4.4 fps
  • Self-timerYes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
  • Metering modes
    • Multi
    • Center-weighted
    • Spot
  • Exposure compensation±5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
  • AE Bracketing ±5 (2, 3, 5 frames at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
  • WB Bracketing

Videography features

  • FormatMPEG-4, H.264
  • Modes
  • MicrophoneStereo
  • SpeakerMono

Storage

  • Storage typesDual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)

Connectivity

  • USBUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
  • USB charging
  • HDMIYes (micro-HDMI)
  • Microphone portYes
  • Headphone portYes
  • WirelessBuilt-In
  • Wireless notes802.11b/g/n
  • Remote controlYes (wired, wireless, or smartphone)

Physical

  • Environmentally sealedYes
  • BatteryBattery Pack
  • Battery descriptionD-LI90 lithium-ion battery & charger
  • Battery Life (CIPA)760
  • Weight (inc. batteries)1010 g (2.23 lb / 35.63 oz)
  • Dimensions137 x 110 x 86 mm (5.39 x 4.33 x 3.39″)

GPS

  • Orientation sensorYes
  • Timelapse recordingYes (Still or video)
  • GPSBuilt-in