DJI
Osmo 360 II
Second-gen 8K 360 director’s camera with dual 1/1.1-inch square sensors, native 8K60, 14.5-stop DR, SuperNight 2.0, user-replaceable lenses, 120MP RAW stills, NFC, and 105GB built-in storage.
$599
Launch priceReleased Aug 2026
Pentax
K-1
Original 36MP full-frame Pentax DSLR with 5-axis SR, AA filter simulator, and weather sealing.
$1,799
Launch priceReleased Apr 2016
Osmo 360 II is 10.3 years newer.
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Wins
Osmo 360 II
Wins
K-1
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BK-1 has higher AF points / zones (101 vs 0)
- AOsmo 360 II has lower Weight (183 g vs 1010 g)
- AOsmo 360 II has higher Resolution (120 MP vs 36.4 MP)
- AOsmo 360 II has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 25,600)
- AOsmo 360 II has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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Osmo 360 II
36 × 81 × 61 mm
183 g (0.40 lb / 6.46 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
K-1
137 × 111 × 87 mm
1010 g (2.23 lb / 35.63 oz)
Osmo 360 II is 101mm narrower, 30mm shorter, and 26mm thinner than K-1.
Osmo 360 II is 827 g lighter than K-1.
Depth (front-to-back): 61mm Osmo 360 II · 87mm K-1
Sensor size, to scale
K-1
35.9 × 24 mm · Full Frame
862 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Osmo 360 II: mount data unavailable
K-1
✓ more lensesPentax K
70+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
Osmo 360 II
Codecs
Adds OSV, HEVC
Stabilization modes
Adds RockSteady 3.0, HorizonSteady
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 36.3, 81, 61
Card types
Adds microSD
Weight
183 g vs 1010 g — lower is better
Resolution
120 MP vs 36.4 MP — higher is better
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 25,600 — higher is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
K-1
AF points / zones
101 vs 0 — higher is better
Codecs
Adds H.265, H.264
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 137, 110.5, 86.5
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
Subject recognition
Adds Animal, Bird, Vehicle
AA filter
Only K-1 supports it
Eye AF
Only K-1 supports it
Animal / bird AF
Only K-1 supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Osmo 360 II
Pros
- ✓Native 8K60 360 + SuperNight 2.0 at 8K60
- ✓14.5-stop DR; 10-bit D-Log M
- ✓User-replaceable hard-coated lenses
- ✓120MP HDR panoramas with RAW
- ✓105GB built-in storage + NFC tap-to-connect
Cons
- –Single-lens max 4K (no 5K vs first-gen / X6)
- –100 min 8K30 vs X6’s 140 min
- –10m waterproof vs X6’s 20m
- –US MSRP/availability still catching China launch (¥3,299)
K-1
Pros
- ✓36MP full-frame
- ✓IBIS in DSLR
- ✓AA filter simulator
- ✓Weather sealed
Cons
- –Slow AF vs mirrorless
- –Heavy
- –Superseded by K-1 II
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for portraits, Osmo 360 II or K-1?
K-1 scores 8.0/10 versus 3.0/10 for Osmo 360 II — 36.4MP — ample resolution for portraits.
What's the resolution difference between the Osmo 360 II and K-1?
Osmo 360 II is 120 MP and K-1 is 36.4 MP, so the Osmo 360 II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Osmo 360 II and K-1 have in-body image stabilization?
Osmo 360 II uses Electronic image stabilization (electronic), while K-1 has 5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Osmo 360 II or the K-1?
Osmo 360 II reaches 30 fps electronic. K-1 reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Osmo 360 II and K-1?
Osmo 360 II weighs 183 g and K-1 weighs 1010 g, so the Osmo 360 II is 827 g lighter.
Do the Osmo 360 II and K-1 record 4K video?
Osmo 360 II: 8K 360 (max), 4K up to 120p. K-1: 4K up to 60p.
Are the Osmo 360 II and K-1 weather sealed?
Osmo 360 II: Yes. K-1: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 520 shots (CIPA) for the Osmo 360 II and 640 shots for the K-1, giving the K-1 the edge.
How much does each cost?
Osmo 360 II launched at $599 and K-1 at $1,799. The Osmo 360 II is $1,200 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed September 2026.
Product images courtesy of DJI and Pentax press materials.