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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
$954
MSRP
$6,499
15% of MSRP
Prices are rising

Used prices have been rising recently. Prices are up 82.1% over the last 30 days. The 90-day low was $504, $450 below today. Currently 15% of the $6,499 MSRP.

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Pentax

Pentax K-1

Pentax K-1 · 2016
Lowest now
$774
MSRP
$1,799
43% of MSRP
Prices are rising

Used prices have been rising recently. Prices are up 7.6% over the last 30 days. The 90-day low was $719, $55 below today. Currently 43% of the $1,799 MSRP.

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Specs side by side

Nikon D5 Pentax K-1
Brand Nikon Pentax
Family Nikon D-series Pro Pentax K-1
Category body body
Body type DSLR DSLR
Mount F K
Sensor Full Frame Full Frame
Sensor family Nikon FX 20MP CMOS (D5) · 20.8MP full-frame CMOS Pentax FF 36MP CMOS (K-1/K-1 II) · 36.4MP full-frame CMOS (no OLPF)
Megapixels 20.8 MP 36.4 MP
Autofocus Phase Detection Phase Detection
IBIS
Weather sealed
Max video
Max native ISO
Body weight
Dimensions
Body material
Released 2016-03-12 2016-04-28
Discontinued
Status discontinued discontinued
MSRP $6,499 $1,799
Current low $954 $774
% of MSRP 15% of MSRP 43% of MSRP

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