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Pentax K-1

Pentax's first full-frame DSLR (2016): 36 MP, 5-axis in-body Shake Reduction rated at 5 stops, Pixel Shift, built-in GPS with Astrotracer, a Flexible-tilt screen, dual SD slots and a sealed body.

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Value & Depreciation
£1600
Launch price
→
£929
Today
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42%
Value drop
Over ~10 years, this camera has cost roughly £67/year to own (buy at launch price, sell today). That's one of the lower cost-per-year cameras in its class.

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Battery D-LI90P Same family: D-LI90 760 shots per charge (CIPA) From £29.99 · Hähnel HL-PL90 Battery (Pentax D-LI90) Every D-LI90P battery and charger →
Memory card
SD Slot 1 + 2 of 2 Cheapest at V30 / U3+: £15.99 · Lexar Professional 1066x 64GB SD
Top mode needs V30 / U3 (from its top video mode and burst rate) SD cards and speeds →
Filter size Depends on the lens. The commonest threads on Pentax K lenses: 49mm1277mm667mm458mm362mm382mm352mm272mm2 Number = lenses with that thread. Your lens's size is on its product page. All filter sizes →
Core
Released
2016
Sensor
36.4MP full-frame CMOS
Resolution
36.4 MP
Mount
Pentax KAF2 (K-mount)
Dimensions
136.5 × 110 × 85.5mm
Weight
1010g (with battery)
Weather Sealed
Yes
Performance
Autofocus
SAFOX 12 phase-detect AF, 33 points (25 cross-type)
Stabilisation
5-axis sensor-shift Shake Reduction II, 5 stops
Burst Rate
4.4fps
Battery Life
~760 shots (CIPA)
Features
Video
Full HD 1080/60i, 30p
Viewfinder
Pentaprism, ~100%, 0.70x
Screen
3.2" Flexible-tilt LCD, 1.04M dots
Memory Cards
Dual SD slots
Connectivity
USB 2.0, micro HDMI, mic + headphone, cable switch, PC sync, Wi-Fi, GPS
Detailed Specs
Sensor Format
Full frame
Viewfinder Type
Optical (SLR)
Screen Type
Tilting
Touchscreen
No
Card Slots
2
Battery Life (CIPA)
760 shots
USB Power
No USB power
Dimensions
136 × 110 × 86mm
Weight (Grams)
1010g
Autofocus Type
DSLR phase detect
Subject Detection
Face
Max Burst Rate
4.4fps
In-Body Stabilisation
Yes (5.0 stops)
Maximum Native ISO
204800
Max Mechanical Shutter
1/8000
Max Video Resolution
1080p–2.7K
10-Bit Video
No
Log Profile
No
Built-in Microphone Input
Yes
Headphone Jack
Yes
HDMI Port Type
Micro

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GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre

Base score — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. Camera Match adjusts it for your skill level and priorities.

Portrait
6.8
Street
4.9
Travel
5.0
Wedding & Events
6.8
Documentary
5.5
Sports & Action
5.5
Landscape
7.0
Wildlife
5.8
Casual
3.1
Food
5.9
Macro
5.3
Architecture
6.8
Astrophotography
7.3
✅ Great For
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Astrophotography 7.3 Strong on image quality / low light, astro aids and battery life.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
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Casual 3.1 Held back by portability and ease of use.
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Street 4.9 Held back by portability and discreet body.
✈️
Travel 5.0 Held back by portability.
📝 How suitability scores are calculated GearScore™ genre scores are calculated from this camera's verified specifications — autofocus, sensor, weight, weather sealing and more — weighted by what matters for each type of photography. Where a spec sheet misses something (e.g. a manual-focus rangefinder for street), we apply a documented editorial adjustment. Scores are not based on customer reviews. See our full methodology →
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