Camera Shelf

Nikon D5 vs Pentax K-1

Side-by-side used price and spec comparison. Lowest current prices pulled daily from the major used-gear sites.

Nikon

Nikon D5

Nikon D-series Pro · released 2016-03-12
Lowest now
$879
MSRP
$6,499
14% of MSRP
Prices are rising

Used prices have been rising recently. Prices are up 67.7% over the last 30 days. The 90-day low was $524, $355 below today. Currently 14% of the $6,499 MSRP.

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Pentax

Pentax K-1

Pentax K-1 · released 2016-04-28
Lowest now
$789
MSRP
$1,799
44% of MSRP
Lowest price we've ever observed

Lowest price we've ever observed. This at $789 matches the lowest we've ever recorded for this body. That's 44% of the $1,799 MSRP. Prices have been steady this month.

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Specs side by side

Nikon D5 Pentax K-1
Brand Nikon Pentax
Family Nikon D-series Pro Pentax K-1
Category body body
Body type DSLR DSLR
Mount F K
Sensor Full Frame Full Frame
Megapixels 20.8 MP 36.4 MP
IBIS
Weather sealed
Max video
Max native ISO
Body weight
Dimensions
Body material
Released 2016-03-12 2016-04-28
Discontinued
Status discontinued discontinued
MSRP $6,499 $1,799
Current low $879 $789
% of MSRP 14% of MSRP 44% of MSRP

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