| key specs | 
| Camera Type | DSLR Camera | DSLR Camera | 
| Effective Pixels | 24.32 MP | 36.4 MP | 
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS | 
| Display Type | TFT LCD | TFT LCD | 
| Display Size | 3 inch | 3.2 inch | 
| Battery Type | Lithium ion | Lithium ion | 
| general | 
| Brand | Ricoh | Ricoh | 
| Model | Pentax K-P 24.32MP DSLR Camera | Pentax K-1 36.40MP DSLR Camera | 
| Model Name | Pentax K-P | Pentax K-1 | 
| Model Number | KP | - | 
| Series | Pentax | - | 
| Color | Black | Black | 
| Type | DSLR Camera | DSLR Camera | 
| Effective Pixels | 24.32 MP | 36.4 MP | 
| Dimensions(WxHxD) | 131.5 x 101 x 76 mm | 136.5 x 110 x 85.5 mm | 
| Weight | 703 GM | 1010 GM | 
| Face Detection | Yes | - | 
| Wide Angle | No | - | 
| Temperature | 0 to 10 | 14 to 104 | 
| Ports | - | USB2.0 micro B, External power supply terminal, External cable switch terminal, X-sync socket, HDMI output terminal Type D , Stereo microphone input terminal, Headphone terminal | 
| sensor features | 
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS | 
| Sensor Size | 23.5 x 15.6 mm | 35.9 x 24.0 mm | 
| Maximum ISO | 819200 ISO | 204800 ISO | 
| Maximum FPS | - | 4.4 | 
| lens features | 
| Lens Type | KAF4, KAF3, KAF2 power zoom not compatible, KAF, KA mount lens | - | 
| Lens Mount | PENTAX KAF2 bayonet mount AF coupler, lens information contacts, K-mount with power contacts | PENTAX KAF2 bayonet mount AF coupler, lens information contacts, K-mount with power contacts | 
| viewfinder features | 
| View Finder | Yes | Yes | 
| View Finder Type | Pentaprism Finder | Pentaprism Finder | 
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 100% | 
| Viewfinder Magnification | Approx. 0.95x 50mmF1.4 at infinity | Approx. 0.70x 50mmF1.4 at infinity | 
| Viewpoint Dioptric Adjustment | Approx. -2.5m to + 1.5m-1 | Approx. -3.5m to + 1.2m-1 | 
| Viewfinder Eye Point | 20.5 mm | 20.6 mm | 
| focus features | 
| Focus Mode | Single AF AF.S, Continuous AF AF.C, Auto select AF AF.A | Single AF AF.S, Continuous AF AF.C | 
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes | 
| Metering Modes | TTL open aperture metering using 86K pixel RGB sensor, Multi-segment, Center-weighted and Spot metering | - | 
| White Balancing | AUTO WB, Multi Auto WB, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent Light DDaylight Color, NDaylight White, WCool White, LWarm White, Tungsten Light, CTE, Manual WB up to 3 settings, Color Temperature Configuration up to 3 settings, Copying the white balance setting of a captured image | AUTO WB, Multi Auto WB, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent Light DDaylight Color, NDaylight White, WCool White, LWarm White, Tungsten Light, CTE, Manual WB up to 3 settings, Color Temperature Configuration up to 3 settings, Copying the white balance setting of a captured image | 
| Focus Range | - | EV-3 to 18 ISO 100 / at normal temperature | 
| exposure features | 
| Exposure Mode | Scene Analyze Auto, Program, Sensitivity Priority, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Shutter & Aperture Priority, Manual, Bulb, USER1, USER2, USER3, USER4, USER5 | Scene Analyze Auto, Program, Sensitivity Priority, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Shutter & Aperture Priority, Manual, Bulb, Flash X-sync Speed, USER1, USER2, USER3, USER4, USER5 | 
| AE Lock/Exposure Lock | Yes | Yes | 
| Manual Exposure | - | Yes | 
| shutter features | 
| Shutter Type | Electronically controlled vertical-run focal plane shutter / Electronic shutter | Electronically controlled vertical-run focal plane shutter | 
| Shutter Speed | Mechanical shutter Auto1/6000 to 30 sec., Manual 1/6000 to 30 sec. 1/3EV steps or 1/2EV steps, Bulb Timed exposure setting possible from 10 sec. to 20min. | Auto1/8000 to 30 sec., Manual1/8000 to 30 sec. 1/3EV steps or 1/2EV steps, Bulb | 
| Continuous Shots | Max. approx. 7.0 fps, JPEG L | Max. approx. 4.4 fps, JPEG  L ??? at Continuous H up to approx. 70 frames, RAW up to approx. 17 frames | 
| Self-timer | - | Yes | 
| flash features | 
| Built-in Flash | Yes | Yes | 
| External Flash | Yes | Yes | 
| Flash Modes | Auto Flash Discharge Scene Analyze Auto, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction Scene Analyze Auto Flash On, Flash On+ Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync, Manual Flash Discharge Full-1/128, Wireless Controller | Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync | 
| Flash Compensation | -2.0 to + 1.0EV | -2.0~+1.0EV | 
| Other Flash Features | P-TTL, Leading Curtain Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync | - | 
| image features | 
| Image Format | RAW, JPEG | RAW PEF/DNG, JPEG Exif 2.3, DCF2.0 compliant | 
| Gross Pixel | 24.96 MP | - | 
| Red Eye Reduction | Yes | - | 
| Image Stabilizer | Yes | Yes | 
| HDR Support | Auto, HDR1, HDR2, HDR3, Advanced HDR, OFF, Exposure bracket value adjustable, Automatic composition correction function | Auto, HDR1, HDR2, HDR3, Advanced HDR, Exposure bracket value adjustable, Automatic composition correction function | 
| Aspect Ratio | - | 30200 AM | 
| display features | 
| Display Type | TFT LCD | TFT LCD | 
| Display Size | 3 inch | 3.2 inch | 
| Display Resolution | 921K dots | Approx. 1037K dots | 
| LCD Display | Yes | - | 
| LCD Display Image Resolution | 921K dots | 1037K dots | 
| connectivity features | 
| HDMI | Yes | - | 
| USB | Yes | Yes | 
| Wireless Connectivity | IEEE 802.11b/g/n Standard wireless LAN protocol | Wireless LAN  IEEE 802.11b/g/n | 
| GPS | - | Yes | 
| storage and power features | 
| Upgradable Memory | Yes | Yes | 
| Card Type | SD | SD, SDHC and SDXC Memory Card Conforms to USH-I standards | 
| Batteries Included | Yes | - | 
| Battery Type | Lithium ion | Lithium ion | 
| Power Supply | - | AC Adapter Kit K-AC132 | 
| Battery Life | - | Approx. 760 images | 
| audio and video features | 
| Microphone | stereo | Stereo | 
| Video Resolution | 1920x1080 | - | 
| Video Quality | Full HD | - | 
| Video Format | MPEG-4 AVC/H.264(MOV) | MPEG-4 AVC/H.264MOV | 
| Frame Rates in Video Modes | 7.0fps | 4.4fps | 
| Audio Features | - | Built-in stereo microphone, external microphone Stereo recording compatible Recording Sound Level adjustable, Wind Noise Reduction | 
| modes and functions features | 
| HD Support | Yes | - | 
| Delete Function | Yes | Yes | 
| Drive Modes | [Still Image] Single Frame, Continuous H, M, L, Self-timer 12s, 2s, Continuous, Bracketing 2, 3 or 5 frames, Depth of Field Bracketing 3frames, Motion Bracketing 3frames, Mirror-up, Multi-Exposure, Interval Shooting, Interval Composite, Interval Movie Record, Star Stream | Still Image Single Frame, Continuous H, M, L, Self-timer 12s, 2s, Continuous, Remote Control 0s., 3s., Continuous, Bracketing 2, 3 or 5 frames, Mirror-up Possible to use with Remote Control, Multi-Exposure Possible to use with Continuous, Self-timer or Remote Control, Interval Shooting, Interval Composite, Interval Movie Record, Star Stream |