• 35mm 861.6mm2
  • 36.4 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 204,800
  • Medium format 2,169.5mm2
  • 101.1 megapixels
  • ISO 50 - 12,800
  • Detailed specifications
  • Pentax K-1
  • Phase One XF 100MP
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Prices:    
Manufacturer URL: Manufacturer website Manufacturer website
Predecessor:    
Successor: Pentax K-1 II
K-1 vs K-1 II
 
General
Model Number: K-1 XF 100MP
Alternate Model Number(s):   XF IQ3 100MP
Camera Format: Pro SLR SLR
Currently Manufactured: No Yes
Retail Price: $1799.95 $48990.00
Street Price:   $48,990.00
Date Available: 2016-04-15 2016-01-04
Tripod Mount: Yes Yes
Weight: 35.8 oz (1,015 g)
includes batteries
77.5 oz (2,196 g)
includes batteries
Size: 5.4 x 4.3 x 3.4 in.
(137 x 110 x 86 mm)
6.0 x 5.3 x 6.3 in.
(152 x 135 x 160 mm)
Waterproof: No No
Waterproof Depth: n/a n/a
Image Sensor
Sensor Type: CMOS CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:   Sony
Effective Megapixels: 36.4 101.1
Sensor Format: 35mm Medium format
Sensor size: 861.6mm2 (35.90mm x 24.00mm) 2169.48mm2 (53.70mm x 40.40mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch: 4.88 microns 4.63 microns
Focal Length Multiplier: 1.0x 0.6x
Aspect Ratio: 3:2 4:3
Color Filter Type: RGBG RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter: Optional None
Self-Cleaning: Yes No
Sensor shift image stabilization: Yes No
On-Sensor Phase Detect: No No
DxO Sensor Score: 96  
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): 25.4  
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): 14.6  
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): 3,280  
Image Capture
Image Resolution: 7360 x 4912 (36.2 MP, 3:2),
5760 x 3840 (22.1 MP, 3:2),
4224 x 2816 (11.9 MP, 3:2),
1920 x 1280 (2.5 MP, 3:2),
4800 x 3200 (15.4 MP, 3:2),
4224 x 2816 (11.9 MP, 3:2),
3456 x 2304 (8.0 MP, 3:2),
1920 x 1280 (2.5 MP, 3:2)
11608 x 8708 (101.1 MP, 4:3)
Image File Format: JPEG (EXIF 2.30), 14-bit RAW (.PEF, .DNG), RAW+JPEG RAW only, 16-bit IIQ file, lossless and near lossless compression options
Continuous-mode frames/second: 4.6 n/a
Video Capture
Can take movies: Yes No
Movie Resolution: 1920x1080 (60i/​50i/​30p/​25p/​24p)
1280x720 (60p/​50p)
Movie File Format: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (MOV), JPEG (AVI) for interval movie record N/A. Can stream Live View via USB 3.0, or over HDMI at up to 1080p30
Composite Video Out: No No
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: n/a n/a
Video Usable as Viewfinder: n/a n/a
HD Video Out: Yes Yes
HD Video Connection: HDMI HDMI
Lens & Optics
Lens Mount: Pentax K (KA/KAF/KAF2/3) Phase One XF / Hasselblad H
Lens: n/a n/a
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):    
Focal Length (actual):    
Zoom Ratio:    
Aperture Range:    
Integrated ND Filter: No No
Normal Focus Range:    
Macro Focus Range:    
Filter Thread: n/a n/a
Thread Type: n/a n/a
Optical Image Stabilization: No No
Digital Zoom: No
Digital Zoom Values:   n/a
Auto Focus
Auto Focus: Yes Yes
Auto Focus Type: TTL Phase-detection AF: SAFOX 12, 33 point (25 cross type focus points in the center), Spot, Select, Expanded Area (S, M, L), Zone select, Auto (33 AF points) Hybrid Autofocus with HAP-1 1MP CMOS Sensor; Spot, Average, Hyperfocal AF modes; Single or Continous AF modes
Auto Focus Assist Light? Yes Yes
Manual Focus: Yes Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder: Optical / LCD Optical / LCD
Viewfinder Type: SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.7x mag., Eyepoint: 20.6mm (from the view window) / 21.7mm (from the center of lens), -3.5 to +1.2 diopter, Natural-Bright-Matte III focusing screen Modular viewfinders (90-degree pentaprism or waist level), 97% coverage, adjustable or exchangeable diopter, interchangeable focus screen (Matte (default), Split, Center Prism)
Focus Peaking: Yes Yes
EVF Resolution: n/a n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): 0.70x  
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): 0.70x  
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder: Yes Yes
Rear Display: Yes Yes
Rear Display Size (inches): 3.2 3.2
Rear Display Resolution: 1,036,800 dots (345,600 px) 1,152,000 dots (384,000 px)
Touchscreen: No Yes
Articulating Screen: Yes No
Tilt Swivel Screen: No No
Selfie Screen: No No
Max Playback Zoom: 16.0x  
Top Deck Display: Yes Yes
Exposure
Maximum ISO (native): 204800 12800
Minimum ISO (native): 100 50
ISO Settings: Auto, 100-204800 (1, 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps) Auto, ISO 50-12800
Auto ISO Mode: Yes Yes
White Balance Settings: Auto, Multi Auto WB, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent Light (D: Daylight Color, N:Daylight White, W:Cool White, L:Warm White), Tungsten Light, Flash, CTE, Manual (up to 3 settings), Color Temperature (up to 3 settings) Auto, Daylight, Fluorescent, Tungsten, Flash, Custom
Shutter Speed Range: 1/8000 - 30 sec 1/4000 - 3600 sec
Bulb Mode: Yes Yes
Exposure Compensation: +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes: TTL open-aperture: Multi-segment with 86K-pixel RGB sensor, Center-weighted, Spot Average, Spot and Auto
Program Auto Exposure: Yes Yes
Aperture Priority: Yes Yes
Shutter Priority: Yes Yes
Full Manual Exposure: Yes Yes
Creative Exposure Modes: Sensitivity Priority, Shutter and Aperture Priority; Digital filters (capture): Extract Color, Replace Color, Toy Camera, Retro, High Contrast, Shading, Invert Color, Unicolor Bold, Bold Monochrome; HDR: Auto, HDR1, HDR2, HDR3; Pixel Shift Resolution (On/Off); Multi-Exposure, Interval Shooting, Interval Composite, Interval Movie Record, Star Stream Focus Stack Tool, HDR Sequence Tool
Self Timer: 2 or 12 seconds 0.5-60 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer): Yes Yes
High Resolution Composite: 36.2 megapixels No
Flash
Built-in Flash: No No
Flash Modes: P-TTL; Modes available depends on external flash mounted n/a
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): n/a n/a
Flash Range Description: n/a n/a
Max Flash Sync: 1/200 1/125 (focal plane shutter); 1/1600 (leaf shutter)
Flash Exposure Compensation: -2 to +1 EV in 0.5EV steps  
External Flash Connection: Hot Shoe, PC Sync socket Hot Shoe, PC Sync Terminal
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: No Trigger Only
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types: SD / SDHC / SDXC CF1
UHS Support: UHS-I  
Other Memory:   UDMA7 supported
Dual Card Slots: Yes No
RAW Capture Support: Yes Yes
Uncompressed Format: 14-bit RAW (.PEF, .DNG), RAW+JPEG 16-bit IIQ file, lossless and near lossless compression options
Movie File Format: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (MOV), JPEG (AVI) for interval movie record N/A. Can stream Live View via USB 3.0, or over HDMI at up to 1080p30
Included Memory: No memory included No memory included
Included Memory Type:    
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi: Yes Yes
NFC: No No
Bluetooth: No No
Built-In GPS: Yes No
Microphone Jack: Yes No
Headphone Jack: Yes No
External Connections: USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi USB 3.0 Super Speed,FireWire,WiFi
PictBridge Compliant: No No
DPOF Compliant: Yes No
Remote Control: Yes Yes
Remote Control Type: Optional wired, IR wireless or Wi-Fi Via remote port, USB, Firewire or Wi-Fi
Connections (extended): Micro (Type D) HMDI, USB 2.0 Micro B, DC input, wired remote jack, 3.5mm external stereo mic jack, 3.5mm stereo headphone jack IQ3: USB 3.0, Firewire 400/800, Micro (Type-D) HDMI, 8-pin multi-connector port; XF: 12-pin multi-connector port
Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): <0.3  
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):   1.87
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):    
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): <0.3  
Camera penalizes early shutter press? Yes No
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): 4.6  
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): 74  
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): 4.6 0.6
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): 17 Unlimited
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): 4.6  
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): 13  
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): 0.09 seconds 0.33 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):    
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):    
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): 0.247 seconds 0.251 seconds
Shutter Lag (manual focus): 0.087 seconds 0.351 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):    
Shutter Lag (prefocused): 0.086 seconds 0.352 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):    
Startup Time: 1.2 seconds 10.0 seconds
Play -> Record Time: 0.3 seconds 2.4 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:    
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):    
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): 760 shots  
Battery Life, Video:    
Battery Form Factor: Proprietary D-LI90 Proprietary (2 identical batteries required)
Usable Battery Types: Lithium-ion rechargeable Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included: 1 x Proprietary D-LI90 Lithium-ion rechargeable 4 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): Yes Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: Yes Yes
Internal Charging Supported: No Yes
Software
Included Software: Software CD-ROM S-SW162 includes Digital Camera Utility 5 Capture One Pro 9
OS Compatibility:   Mac and Windows
Miscellaneous
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