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
RED
KOMODO-X
Global-shutter Super 35 cinema camera with 6K REDCODE RAW, RF mount, and a larger body than KOMODO 6K.
$9,995
Launch priceReleased Aug 2023
KOMODO-X is 7.3 years newer.
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Wins
K-1
Wins
KOMODO-X
11 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BKOMODO-X has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 101)
- BKOMODO-X has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
- AK-1 has higher Resolution (36.4 MP vs 19.9 MP)
- BKOMODO-X has higher IBIS effectiveness (7 stops vs 5 stops)
- BKOMODO-X has higher Max video bit rate (200 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareK-1
137 × 111 × 87 mm
1010 g (2.23 lb / 35.63 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
KOMODO-X
114 × 101 × 71 mm
1130 g (2.49 lb / 39.86 oz)
K-1 is 23mm wider, 10mm taller, and 16mm thicker than KOMODO-X.
K-1 is 120 g lighter than KOMODO-X.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm K-1 · 71mm KOMODO-X
Sensor size, to scale
K-1
35.9 × 24 mm · Full Frame
862 mm² area
KOMODO-X
27.03 × 14.26 mm · APS-C
385 mm² area
2.2× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
K-1
✓ more lensesPentax K
70+
native lenses available
KOMODO-X: mount data unavailable
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
K-1
Codecs
Adds H.265, H.264
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 137, 110.5, 86.5
AA filter
Only K-1 supports it
Resolution
36.4 MP vs 19.9 MP — higher is better
Weight
1010 g vs 1130 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose
KOMODO-X
AF low-light limit
-6.5 EV vs -3 EV — lower is better
Codecs
Adds REDCODE RAW, Apple ProRes 422 HQ
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 114, 101, 71
AF points / zones
1053 vs 101 — higher is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Internal RAW video
Only KOMODO-X supports it
IBIS effectiveness
7 stops vs 5 stops — higher is better
Max video bit rate
200 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 25,600
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Burst (mechanical) — Both 8 fps
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
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
KOMODO-X
Pros
- ✓Global shutter 6K
- ✓REDCODE RAW
- ✓Canon RF mount
- ✓Compact cinema form
Cons
- –No IBIS
- –Cinema-first ergonomics
- –Premium media costs
Decided which one is right for you?
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Pentax K-1
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for portraits, K-1 or KOMODO-X?
K-1 scores 8.0/10 versus 4.0/10 for KOMODO-X — 36.4MP — ample resolution for portraits.
What's the resolution difference between the K-1 and KOMODO-X?
K-1 is 36.4 MP and KOMODO-X is 19.9 MP, so the K-1 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the K-1 and KOMODO-X have in-body image stabilization?
K-1 has 5-stop in-body image stabilization, while KOMODO-X has 7-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the K-1 or the KOMODO-X?
K-1 reaches 20 fps electronic. KOMODO-X reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the K-1 and KOMODO-X?
K-1 weighs 1010 g and KOMODO-X weighs 1130 g, so the K-1 is 120 g lighter.
Do the K-1 and KOMODO-X record 4K video?
K-1: 4K up to 60p. KOMODO-X: 6K 17:9 (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the K-1 and KOMODO-X weather sealed?
K-1: Yes. KOMODO-X: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the K-1 and 640 shots for the KOMODO-X, giving the KOMODO-X the edge.
How much does each cost?
K-1 launched at $1,799 and KOMODO-X at $9,995. The K-1 is $8,196 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.