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Nikon D780 vs Pentax K-1 Mark II
The Nikon D780 and the Pentax K-1 Mark II side by side, computed from this guide's catalogue.
Which to pick
Pick the Nikon D780 if you want a newer model (2020 against 2018), which usually means better autofocus and video and more lenses made for it in this guide (115 against 28). Pick the Pentax K-1 Mark II if you want more resolution, for cropping and big prints (36.4 against 24.5 MP) and stabilisation in the body, which steadies every lens. If you already own Nikon F or Pentax K lenses, the camera on that mount saves you buying them again.
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Specs side by side
| Spec | Nikon D780 | Pentax K-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Maker | Nikon | Pentax |
| Mount | Nikon F | Pentax K |
| Sensor | Full frame, 36 x 24 mm | Full frame, 36 x 24 mm |
| Crop factor | 1× | 1× |
| Resolution | 24.5 MP | 36.4 MPmore detail |
| Stabilisation | none | in the bodystabilised |
| Announced | 2020 | 2018 |
| Type | DSLR | DSLR |
| Weight | not listed | 1010 g |
| Lenses in this guide | 115 for its sensor, 34 more with a cropmore lenses | 28 for its sensor, 40 more with a crop |
Sensor size
Crop factors: Nikon D780 1×, Pentax K-1 Mark II 1×.
What a 50mm frames like
Both have the same sensor size, so a 50mm lens frames the same on each: like 50mm on full frame.
Lenses
Different mounts (Nikon F and Pentax K): a lens for one does not fit the other without an adapter. 11 lens designs in this guide are made in both mounts, mostly from third-party makers.
The Nikon D780: 115 Nikon F lenses in this guide cover its sensor. The Pentax K-1 Mark II: 28 Pentax K lenses in this guide cover its sensor.