Pentax K-1 Will Feature a 36.4-megapixel Sensor

Key specifications leaked

By PF Rumors in Pentax Rumors on Feb 12, 2016

Japanese news site digicame-info posted today the following rumored specifications for the upcoming Pentax full frame DSLR:

Resolution: 36.4 megapixels

36.4 megapixels Sensor size: 35.9 x 24.0 mm

35.9 x 24.0 mm Continuous shooting: 6.5 frames / sec.

6.5 frames / sec. ISO range: 100-204,800

100-204,800 GPS built-in

Media: SD, SDHC, SDXC

SD, SDHC, SDXC Size: 136.5 x 110 x 85.5 mm

136.5 x 110 x 85.5 mm Weight: 925 g

The site claims that the camera will be released "very soon" and that rumors indicate that the official product name will indeed be "Pentax K-1".

Furthermore, the effective pixel count, framerate, and ISO range suggests that the sensor in the K-1 differs from the 36-megapixel sensors found in existing full-frame bodies such as the Nikon D800 series. This would be consistent with Pentax's historical commitment to delivering highly-competitive still image quality. We expect to be impressed by the K-1 once we can put it through its paces!

Based on posted product photos and official teasers, we also know the following about the camera:

Control layout similar to that of the K-3

5 User modes

Dual SD card slots

Top LCD with dedicated settings dial and third control wheel for select settings

Built-in Wi-Fi

Sensor-shift Shake Reduction

Multi-directional articulating LCD

Retro-styled prism housing; no on-board flash

Pixel-shift super resolution

Support for a crop mode for DA lenses; enhanced viewfinder

Below are photos of a prototype K-1 body as it appeared at the 2015 Salon de la Photo show in Paris:

Pentax full frame top view - Zygonyx (Click to enlarge)

Pentax full frame back view - Ricoh Imaging France (Click to enlarge)