Blackmagic
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
Handheld 6K Super 35 cinema camera with 6144 × 3456 HDR sensor, dual native ISO, active EF mount, built-in motorized ND filters, 1500-nit tilting screen, and USB-C direct recording.
$2,835
Launch priceReleased Feb 2021
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
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is 4.8 years newer.
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Wins
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
Wins
K-1
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BK-1 has lower ISO min (native) (100 vs 400)
- APocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro has higher Burst (electronic) (50 fps vs 20 fps)
- BK-1 has higher Resolution (36.4 MP vs 21.2 MP)
- BK-1 has lower Weight (1010 g vs 1240 g)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
180 × 123 × 112 mm
1240 g (2.73 lb / 43.74 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
K-1
137 × 111 × 87 mm
1010 g (2.23 lb / 35.63 oz)
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is 43mm wider, 13mm taller, and 26mm thicker than K-1.
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is 230 g heavier than K-1.
Depth (front-to-back): 112mm Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro · 87mm K-1
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
180 × 123 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
K-1
137 × 111 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
180 × 112 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
K-1
137 × 87 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
23.1 × 12.99 mm · APS-C
300 mm² area
K-1
35.9 × 24 mm · Full Frame
862 mm² area
2.9× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro: 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
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
Codecs
Adds Blackmagic RAW 3:1, Blackmagic RAW 5:1, Blackmagic RAW 8:1…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 180, 123, 112
Card types
Adds CFast 2.0, USB-C external media
Burst (electronic)
50 fps vs 20 fps — higher is better
Internal RAW video
Only Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro supports it
Reasons to choose
K-1
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Codecs
Adds H.265, H.264
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 137, 110.5, 86.5
ISO min (native)
100 vs 400 — lower is better
AA filter
Only K-1 supports it
Eye AF
Only K-1 supports it
Animal / bird AF
Only K-1 supports it
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only K-1 supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 25,600
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓Card slots — Both 2
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
- ✓Microphone jack (3.5mm) — Both support microphone jack (3.5mm)
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
Pros
- ✓6K BRAW internal
- ✓Built-in ND
- ✓EF mount versatility
Cons
- –Poor stills AF
- –Large for pocket name
- –Battery hungry
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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Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
Pentax K-1
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro or K-1?
K-1 scores 7.5/10 versus 1.0/10 for Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro — 36.4MP — ample resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and K-1?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is 21.2 MP and K-1 is 36.4 MP, so the K-1 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and K-1 have in-body image stabilization?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro does not have IBIS, while K-1 has 5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro or the K-1?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro reaches 50 fps electronic. K-1 reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and K-1?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro weighs 1240 g and K-1 weighs 1010 g, so the K-1 is 230 g lighter.
Do the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and K-1 record 4K video?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro: 6K (6144 × 3456) (max), 4K up to 60p. K-1: 4K up to 60p.
Are the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and K-1 weather sealed?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro: No. K-1: Yes.
How much does each cost?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro launched at $2,835 and K-1 at $1,799. The K-1 is $1,036 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Blackmagic and Pentax press materials.