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Pentax K-1 Mark II vs KF
Quick take: The Pentax K-1 Mark II has the highest resolution at 36MP; the KF is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
KF — Landscape & Outdoor: The Pentax KF is a rare thing — a weather-sealed DSLR with in-body stabilisation and an articulating screen at an accessible price. Video is modest at 1080p/60p, but for outdoor and landscape photographers who prefer optical viewfinders and want real weather sealing, the KF delivers in a format that is increasingly hard to find.
Who should buy what
KF (2022)
is the right camera for you if…
- Outdoor and landscape photographers who want weather sealing at an accessible price
- DSLR users who want IBIS and an articulating screen without switching systems
- Pentax K-mount lens collectors who want a modern body for their glass
- Photographers who prefer the natural feel of an optical viewfinder
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | Pentax K-1 Mark IIPentax · 2018 | KFPentax · 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,899 | £849Best |
| Sensor | 36.4MP full-frame CMOS (no AA filter) | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 36.4MPBest | 24.2MP |
| Video | 1080p only, no 4K | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | SAFOX 12, 33-point DSLR phase-detect AF | SAFOX 13 phase-detect AF with 11 points |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis Shake Reduction II (in-body) | In-body Shake Reduction (SR II), up to 5.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 4.4fps | 6fpsBest |
| Battery Life | 670 shots (CIPA)Best | ~410 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 1010g (with battery and card) | 643g (body only)Best |
| Dimensions | — | 131.0 × 101.0 × 76.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Optical pentaprism, 0.7x magnification, 100% coverage | Optical pentamirror, 0.95× magnification, ~100% coverage |
| Screen | Multi-axis tilting screen (up/down/side), no touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating LCD, 1.04M dots (no touch) |
| Mount | Pentax KAF2 (K-mount) | Pentax KF-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD (UHS-I) | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB, HDMI, Wi-Fi | USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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
Pentax K-1 Mark II
KF
Portrait
6.7/10
6.1/10
Street
4.9/10
5.5/10
Travel
5.0/10
5.5/10
Wedding & Events
6.7/10
5.0/10
Documentary
5.5/10
5.0/10
Sports & Action
5.3/10
5.3/10
Landscape
7.0/10
6.1/10
Wildlife
5.6/10
6.0/10
Casual
3.3/10
4.3/10
Food
6.0/10
5.9/10
Macro
5.3/10
5.4/10
Architecture
6.9/10
6.0/10
Astrophotography
7.3/10
4.8/10
Vlogging & Video
—
4.5/10
Fun & simple
—
3.1/10
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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