Pentax
Pentax K-1
Released 2016 (10y old); still sold new
| Component | Weight | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Customer Reviews | 35% | 89.2 | |
| Technical Analysis | 30% | 67.8 | |
| Market Position | 20% | 72.5 | |
| Value Proposition | 15% | 71.8 |
Age adjustment: ×0.86 (older models get a slight downward adjustment so newer products with current technology are fairly represented).
📖 Overview
The Pentax K-1 is a full-frame DSLR with a 36.77MP sensor, offering excellent image quality for its price. With 465 sample photos on SampleShots, it's a good value for landscape and portrait photographers who want a full-frame camera on a budget. Its autofocus and video features are not as advanced as newer models.
📸 Browse 587 real-world sample photos taken with this camera by photographers worldwide on SampleShots.
📋 Specifications
| Release Year | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 36.4 Megapixels |
| Sensor Size | 35.9 x 24 mm |
| Sensor Type | CMOS |
| Max Image Resolution | 7360 x 4912 |
| ISO Range | Auto, 100-204800 |
| Max Video Resolution | 1920x1080 (60i/50i/30p/25p/24p) |
| Weight | 1010 g |
| Dimensions | 136.5 x 110 x 85.5 mm |
| Special Features | The Pentax K-1's unique feature was its 36.77 MP full-frame sensor, rare for its price in 2016. |
Last updated: June 10, 2026
🖼️ Sample Photos
Real-world photos taken with the Pentax K-1, sourced from SampleShots.
🛒 Where to Buy the Pentax K-1
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