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Nikon D5 vs Pentax K-1

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

Nikon

Nikon D5

Nikon D-series Pro · 2016
Lowest now
$999
MSRP
$6,499
-85% vs MSRP
Prices are rising

Used prices have been rising recently. Prices are up 90.6% over the last 30 days. The 90-day low was $374, $625 below today. Currently 15% of the $6,499 MSRP.

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Pentax

Pentax K-1

Pentax K-1 · 2016
Lowest now
$869
MSRP
$1,799
-52% vs MSRP
Prices are rising

Used prices have been rising recently. Prices are up 12.3% over the last 30 days. The 90-day low was $659, $210 below today. Currently 48% of the $1,799 MSRP.

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Specs side by side

Nikon D5 Pentax K-1
Brand NikonPentax
Family Nikon D-series ProPentax K-1
Category bodybody
Body type DSLRDSLR
Mount Nikon FPentax K
Sensor Full FrameFull Frame
Sensor family Nikon FX 20MP CMOS (D5) · 20.8MP full-frame CMOSPentax FF 36MP CMOS (K-1/K-1 II) · 36.4MP full-frame CMOS (no OLPF)
Megapixels 20.8 MP36.4 MP
Autofocus Phase DetectionPhase Detection
IBIS
Weather sealed
Max video
Max native ISO
Body weight
Dimensions
Body material
Released 2016-03-122016-04-28
Discontinued
Status discontinueddiscontinued
MSRP $6,499$1,799
Current low $999$869
vs MSRP -85%-52%

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