Leica SL (Typ 601) vs Pentax K-1

Pentax K-1 advantages over Leica SL (Typ 601)

• In-Camera Image Stabilization
  Yes vs No
  Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
• Tiltable Screen
  Tiltable vs Fixed
  Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
• High resolution composite
  Yes vs No
  Combine multiple shots to form a super hi-res version
• Higher effective ISO

  Higher effective ISO

  Maximum effective ISO is an estimate of the highest sensitivity at which a camera can capture excellent quality photos.

  Cameras with higher effective ISO will be better choices for indoor photography, night shooting, and indoor sports photography, especially if you intend to make large prints.

  You can learn more at our glossary entry.

  Maximum effective ISO test data courtesy of DxO Mark.

  K-1 test data on DxO Mark SL (Typ 601) test data on DxO Mark
  3,280 vs 1,821 iso
  Take photos in low light with less noise
• Longer stills battery life
  More info

  Longer stills battery life

  Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

  Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

  760 vs 400 shots
  Capture more photos
• More pixels
  36.4 vs 24.2 megapixels
  Higher resolution photos
• Optional anti-aliasing filter
  Optional vs None
  Lets you choose sharper photos or reduced moiré
• Higher extended ISO
  204800 vs 50000 ISO
  Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility