Nikon D800 vs Pentax K-1

Pentax K-1 advantages over Nikon D800

• Less expensive
  $1800 vs $3000 (MSRP)
  Save money for lenses or accessories
• Focus peaking
  Peaker vs Non-peaker
  Your camera will highlight what's in focus
• 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
• Built-in Wi-Fi
  Wi-Fi vs None
  Share your photos wirelessly
• 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 D800 test data on DxO Mark
  3,280 vs 2,853 iso
  Take photos in low light with less noise
• Built-in GPS
  GPS vs None
  Geotag your photos
• More cross-type AF points
  25 vs 15
  Cross-type AF points improve autofocus performance
• Newer
  9 years vs 13 years old
  Newer cameras often support more advanced features
• Less shutter lag
  0.09 vs 0.21 sec
  Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
• Optional anti-aliasing filter
  Optional vs Fixed
  Lets you choose sharper photos or reduced moiré
• Faster JPEG shooting
  4.6 fps vs 4.0 fps
  Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
• Faster RAW shooting
  4.6 fps vs 4.0 fps
  Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
• Higher extended ISO
  204800 vs 25600 ISO
  Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility