GoPro
HERO13 Black
Flagship GoPro with 1/1.9-inch sensor, 5.3K60 video, 4K120, HyperSmooth 6.0, HB-Series lens auto-detect, and 10m waterproofing.
$399
Launch priceReleased Sep 2024
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
HERO13 Black is 8.3 years newer.
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Wins
HERO13 Black
Wins
K-1
5 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BK-1 has higher AF points / zones (101 vs 0)
- AHERO13 Black has lower Weight (159 g vs 1010 g)
- BK-1 has higher ISO max (native) (25,600 vs 6,400)
- AHERO13 Black has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
- BK-1 has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareHERO13 Black
72 × 51 × 34 mm
159 g (0.35 lb / 5.61 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
K-1
137 × 111 × 87 mm
1010 g (2.23 lb / 35.63 oz)
HERO13 Black is 65mm narrower, 60mm shorter, and 53mm thinner than K-1.
HERO13 Black is 851 g lighter than K-1.
Depth (front-to-back): 34mm HERO13 Black · 87mm K-1
Sensor size, to scale
K-1
35.9 × 24 mm · Full Frame
862 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
HERO13 Black: 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
HERO13 Black
Codecs
Adds H.265 (HEVC)
Stabilization modes
Adds HyperSmooth 6.0, 360° Horizon Lock, AutoBoost
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 71.8, 50.8, 33.6
Card types
Adds microSD
Weight
159 g vs 1010 g — lower is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
IBIS effectiveness
7 stops vs 5 stops — higher is better
Max video bit rate
200 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
K-1
AF points / zones
101 vs 0 — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Codecs
Adds H.265, H.264
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 137, 110.5, 86.5
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
ISO max (native)
25,600 vs 6,400 — higher is better
AA filter
Only K-1 supports it
Eye AF
Only K-1 supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Burst (mechanical) — Both 8 fps
- ✓Burst (electronic) — Both 20 fps
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓RAW buffer depth — Both 120 frames
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
HERO13 Black
Pros
- ✓5.3K60 and 4K120 video
- ✓1/1.9-inch sensor
- ✓HyperSmooth 6.0 + Burst Slo-Mo
- ✓10m waterproof
Cons
- –Small sensor vs Action 5 Pro
- –Fixed lens
- –Enduro battery not backward compatible
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?
Compare live prices for the HERO13 Black and K-1 at major authorized retailers.
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for portraits, HERO13 Black or K-1?
K-1 scores 8.0/10 versus 2.0/10 for HERO13 Black — 36.4MP — ample resolution for portraits.
What's the resolution difference between the HERO13 Black and K-1?
HERO13 Black is 27.6 MP and K-1 is 36.4 MP, so the K-1 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the HERO13 Black and K-1 have in-body image stabilization?
HERO13 Black uses HyperSmooth 6.0 (electronic), while K-1 has 5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the HERO13 Black or the K-1?
HERO13 Black reaches 20 fps electronic. K-1 reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the HERO13 Black and K-1?
HERO13 Black weighs 159 g and K-1 weighs 1010 g, so the HERO13 Black is 851 g lighter.
Do the HERO13 Black and K-1 record 4K video?
HERO13 Black: 4K up to 120p. K-1: 4K up to 60p.
Are the HERO13 Black and K-1 weather sealed?
HERO13 Black: Yes. K-1: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the HERO13 Black and 640 shots for the K-1, giving the K-1 the edge.
How much does each cost?
HERO13 Black launched at $399 and K-1 at $1,799. The HERO13 Black is $1,400 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.