Pentax
K-1 Mark II
36MP full-frame DSLR with IBIS and rugged build.
$1,999
Last updated May 2026
Key specs at a glance
Resolution
36 MP
Sensor
Full Frame
ISO max
25,600
Burst
20 fps
4K
60 fps
IBIS
7-stop
Weight
720 g
Battery
640 shots
Sensor size
Pentax K-1 Mark II
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Pentax K mount
30
First-party
40
Third-party
70+
Total available
Mount introduced 1975
Body size
Pentax K-1 Mark II
138 × 98 × 88 mm
720 g (1.59 lb / 25.40 oz)
138 × 98 × 88 mm · 720 g (1.59 lb / 25.40 oz)
Best for
Use-case scores
Scored algorithmically from verified specs. 10 = best in class.
Portrait
Excellent- · 36MP — ample resolution for portraits
- · Full-frame sensor — shallow depth of field for subject isolation
Sports & Action
Good- · 20fps burst — fast action ready
- · Pre-Capture records before you press shutter
Video & Hybrid
Good- · 4K recording
- · 4K 60p smooth motion
Landscape
Good- · 36MP — ample resolution
- · Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range
Travel
Good- · 720g — manageable for travel
- · 640 shots/charge — all-day shooting
Wildlife
Excellent- · 20fps burst captures fleeting moments
- · Bird AF subject recognition
Vlogging
Fair- · 4K 60p for smooth handheld vlogs
- · IBIS reduces handheld shake
Pros
- ✓ 36MP FF DSLR
- ✓ IBIS
- ✓ Rugged
- ✓ Affordable used
Cons
- – DSLR
- – Slow AF
- – Heavy
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