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Nikon D780 vs Pentax K-1 Mark II
Quick take: The Pentax K-1 Mark II has the highest resolution at 36MP; the Pentax K-1 Mark II is the most affordable.
15 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 | Nikon D780Nikon · 2020 | Pentax K-1 Mark IIPentax · 2018 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,999 | £1,899Best |
| Sensor | 24.3MP full-frame BSI CMOS | 36.4MP full-frame CMOS (no AA filter) |
| Resolution | 25.0MP | 36.4MPBest |
| Video | 4K/30p, 10-bit N-Log via HDMI, 1080p/120p | 1080p only, no 4K |
| Autofocus | 51-point DSLR phase-detect (viewfinder); on-sensor hybrid AF with eye detection (live view/video) | SAFOX 12, 33-point DSLR phase-detect AF |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | 5-axis Shake Reduction II (in-body) |
| Burst Rate | 7fpsBest | 4.4fps |
| Battery Life | 2,260 shots (CIPA, viewfinder) | 670 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 840g (with battery and card)Best | 1010g (with battery and card) |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Optical pentaprism, 0.7x magnification, 100% coverage | Optical pentaprism, 0.7x magnification, 100% coverage |
| Screen | Tilting touchscreen | Multi-axis tilting screen (up/down/side), no touchscreen |
| Mount | Nikon F-mount | Pentax KAF2 (K-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD (UHS-II) | Dual SD (UHS-I) |
| Connectivity | USB, HDMI, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB, HDMI, Wi-Fi |
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
Nikon D780
Pentax K-1 Mark II
Portrait
6.7/10
6.7/10
Street
5.4/10
4.9/10
Travel
5.6/10
5.0/10
Wedding & Events
7.3/10
6.7/10
Filmmaking
6.2/10
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Documentary
6.5/10
5.5/10
Sports & Action
6.3/10
5.3/10
Landscape
6.2/10
7.0/10
Wildlife
6.2/10
5.6/10
Casual
4.2/10
3.3/10
Food
5.8/10
6.0/10
Macro
5.4/10
5.3/10
Architecture
5.9/10
6.9/10
Astrophotography
6.7/10
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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