Pentax K-1

Full-frame 36MP sensor ; Impressive feature set ; Competitive price

Slow autofocusing system ; Menus look dated ; Loose Mic port cover could compromise weather-proofing

The Pentax K-1 has an excellent collection of features that will appeal to serious photographers, and it feels good in your hand. It makes a great choice for landscape and still life photographers, but sports shooters should look elsewhere for a fast...

Great full-frame image quality, an abundance of clever modes (5-axis stabilisation sensor, used for Horizon Correction, Pixel Shift Resolution, Astrotracer), flex-tilt monitor leads the way in its field, it’s a bargain

Lens selection more limited than Canon/Nikon (or just harder to source), autofocus system not as on point as the competition, 4.8fps isn’t as fast as competition either, no touchscreen

The Pentax K-1 is one of the more interesting DLSR cameras we've seen in recent years. One, because it's the first digital full-frame camera from the company - and about time too. Second, because it crams in so many features - many of which its...

Full frame fanciness ; Superb stills in the studio ; Small and tough – won’t give up in wet weather

Not fast enough for action snaps ; Needs light to look its best

Full-frame on a budget, but with plenty of caveats stopping it being a full-framer for the masses.

The Pentax K-1 delivers excellent photo quality and a ton of features in a sturdy, well-designed body.

The autofocus is inconsistent and the image stabilization isn't as good as competitors'.

For photographers who want great photo quality for less than $2,000, the Pentax K-1 hits the bullseye.

In-camera optical image stabilization; relatively compact; great mix of auto and manual features.

Auto white balance is warm in tungsten light; no raw-plus-JPEG mode; only 6 megapixels.

With its built-in image stabilization and comfy mix of manual and automatic features, the Pentax K100D is one of the best dSLR bargains on the market.

Pentax has entered the full-frame sensor field with the weatherproof and dust sealed K-1. The 36.4MP CMOS sensor has a “simulated” anti-aliasing filter achieved through minute sensor vibrations; this motion sensor also supports RICOH’s Pixel Shift...

Pixel shift resolution for sharper more detailed images with better colour ; Capable of taking excellent images ; Very good noise performance ; Customisable ISO controls for noise reduction ; 5-axis image stabilisation sensor ; One of the more compact...

Auto white balance could be better ; No built in flash-unit ; USB 2 / UHS-I (not 3 and II respectively) ; Slow live view shutter response and focus

Offered at a lower price than competitors with a high resolution full-frame sensor (36mp +), the K-1 offers a number of features that are unique to Pentax Digital SLRs, in the form of Pixel Shift Resolution, and in camera image stabilisation. Unique to...