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Leica SL (Typ 601) vs Pentax K-1 Mark II

Side-by-side used price and spec comparison. Lowest current prices pulled daily from the major used-gear sites.

Leica SL (Typ 601)
Leica

Leica SL (Typ 601)

Leica SL · 2015
Lowest now
$1,579
MSRP
$7,450
-79% vs MSRP
Prices are rising

Used prices have been rising recently. Prices are up 9.7% over the last 30 days. The 90-day low was $1,419, $160 below today. Currently 21% of the $7,450 MSRP.

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Pentax

Pentax K-1 Mark II

Pentax K-1 · 2018
Lowest now
$1,509
MSRP
$1,999
-25% vs MSRP
Near the 90-day low

Close to the 90-day low. Within $70 of the 90-day low of $1,439. 75% of the $1,999 MSRP. Prices are down 3.2% over the last 30 days.

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Specs side by side

Leica SL (Typ 601) Pentax K-1 Mark II
Brand LeicaPentax
Family Leica SLPentax K-1
Category bodybody
Body type MirrorlessDSLR
Mount L-mountPentax K
Sensor Full FrameFull Frame
Sensor family Leica 24MP CMOS (SL 601) · 24MP full-frame CMOSPentax FF 36MP CMOS (K-1/K-1 II) · 36.4MP full-frame CMOS (no OLPF)
Megapixels 24 MP36.4 MP
Autofocus Contrast DetectionPhase Detection
IBIS no
Weather sealed Yes
Max video 4K30
Max native ISO ISO 50,000
Body weight 847 g
Dimensions 147 × 104 × 39 mm
Body material aluminum
Released 2015-10-202018-04-20
Discontinued
Status discontinuedcurrent
MSRP $7,450$1,999
Current low $1,579$1,509
vs MSRP -79%-25%

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