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1 J5 vs K-1
Quick take: The K-1 has the highest resolution at 36MP; the 1 J5 is the most affordable; only the K-1 is weather sealed.
16 specs side by side·14 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
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Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | 1 J5Nikon · 2015 | K-1Pentax · 2016 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | £475 used |
| Sensor | 20.8MP 1-inch (CX) BSI CMOS | 36.4MP full-frame CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.8MP | 36.4MPBest |
| Video | 4K UHD/15p, 1080p/60 | Full HD 1080/60i, 30p |
| Autofocus | Hybrid AF: 171 areas, 105 with phase detection; face detection, subject tracking | SAFOX 12 phase-detect AF, 33 points (25 cross-type) |
| Stabilisation | No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only) | 5-axis sensor-shift Shake Reduction II, 5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 20fpsBest | 4.4fps |
| Battery Life | ~250 shots (CIPA) | ~760 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 265g (with battery)Best | 1010g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 98.3 × 59.7 × 31.5mm | 136.5 × 110 × 85.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | YesBest |
| Viewfinder | None (rear screen only) | Pentaprism, ~100%, 0.70x |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.2" Flexible-tilt LCD, 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Nikon 1 | Pentax KAF2 (K-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single microSD slot | Dual SD slots |
| Connectivity | USB, micro HDMI, Wi-Fi, NFC | USB 2.0, micro HDMI, mic + headphone, cable switch, PC sync, Wi-Fi, GPS |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
1 J5
K-1
Portrait
4.3/10
6.8/10
Street
6.7/10
4.9/10
Travel
6.1/10
5.0/10
Wedding & Events
2.9/10
6.8/10
Filmmaking
3.2/10
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Documentary
4.1/10
5.5/10
Sports & Action
4.9/10
5.5/10
Landscape
3.9/10
7.0/10
Wildlife
5.1/10
5.8/10
Casual
5.0/10
3.1/10
Food
4.8/10
5.9/10
Macro
3.4/10
5.3/10
Architecture
3.9/10
6.8/10
Astrophotography
3.0/10
7.3/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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