Testseek.co.uk have collected 82 expert reviews of the Pentax K-1 and the average rating is 84%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Pentax K-1.
June 2016
(84%)
82 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(97%)
181 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
One of the most attractive things about the K-1 is that it offers a rugged build and a full-frame sensor at a relatively affordable price. It's not cheap
But it compares favourably with the likes of the Nikon D810
Canon 5D Mk III and Sony Alpha 7R II. A
The Pentax K-1 delivers excellent photo quality and a ton of features in a sturdy
Well-designed body
Full frame fanciness
Superb stills in the studio
Small and tough - won't give up in wet weather
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
Excellent image quality
Superb resolution and dynamic range
High features-to-price ratio
Excellent handling with many physical controls
One of the most flexible LCD displays around
High-quality stills
5-axis in-camera stabilization
Unique adjustable LCD
The editors didn't like
It won't be an issue for everyone
But the K-1's menu system looks very old-fashioned
And some of the icons on the Control Panel are difficult to interpret
The top two sensitivity settings produce the type of results we'd expect to see from expansion se
The autofocus is inconsistent and the image stabilization isn't as good as competitors'
Not fast enough for action snaps
Needs light to look its best
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
Occasional auto white balance inconsistencies
Video options not as comprehensive as those on other cameras
Artefacts visible in certain Pixel Shift Resolution images
Continuous focus doesn't track quite as well as other systems
