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Canon 90D vs Pentax K-01

Portability
60
Imaging
72
Features
93
Overall
80
Canon EOS 90D front
 
Pentax K-01 front
Portability
76
Imaging
56
Features
68
Overall
60

Canon 90D vs Pentax K-01 Key Specs

Canon 90D
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 701g - 141 x 105 x 77mm
  • Released August 2019
  • Superseded the Canon 80D
Pentax K-01
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 561g - 122 x 79 x 58mm
  • Released May 2012
Photography Glossary

Canon 90D vs Pentax K-01 Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the Canon 90D versus Pentax K-01, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Canon and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the 90D (33MP) and K-01 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The 90D was launched 7 years later than the K-01 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon 90D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the 90D matches up vs the K-01 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 90D over the Pentax K-01

 90D K-01 
ReleasedAugust 2019May 2012Fresher by 89 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k921kClearer display (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-01 over the Canon 90D

 K-01 90D 

Common features in the Canon 90D and Pentax K-01

 90D K-01 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions

Canon 90D vs Pentax K-01 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon 90D features external measurements of 141mm x 105mm x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") along with a weight of 701 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-01 has dimensions of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") with a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the 90D versus the K-01.

Canon 90D vs Pentax K-01 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 90D and K-01 is 60 and 76 respectively.

Canon 90D vs Pentax K-01 top view buttons comparison

Canon 90D vs Pentax K-01 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out specs. The visual below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 90D and K-01.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Canon 90D to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 17MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher 90D is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon 90D vs Pentax K-01 sensor size comparison

Canon 90D vs Pentax K-01 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 90D vs Pentax K-01 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 90D
Portrait photography with Pentax K-01
83
you can focus manually
high MP (33 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
73
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 90D
Street photography with Pentax K-01
71
fully articulated screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
environment proof
great ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
heavier than average (561 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 90D as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K-01 as a Sports photography camera
80
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
high MP (33MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
great battery life (1,300 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
61
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great battery (540 CIPA)
low fps (6.0 frames/s)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 90D Travel photography info
Pentax K-01 Travel photography info
78
great battery life (1,300 shots)
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
high MP (33 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
65
great battery (540 shots)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
heavier than average (561g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 90D Landscape photography information
Pentax K-01 Landscape photography information
79
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
high MP (33 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
great battery life (1,300 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
80
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
great battery (540 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 90D Vlogging factors
Pentax K-01 Vlogging factors
71
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic support
lack of image stabilization
34
image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external mic support
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
heavier than average (561 grams)
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Canon 90D vs Pentax K-01 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 90D and Pentax K-01
 Canon EOS 90DPentax K-01
General Information
Company Canon Pentax
Model Canon EOS 90D Pentax K-01
Class Advanced DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2019-08-28 2012-05-30
Physical type Mid-size SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 8 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 33 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6960 x 4640 4928 x 3264
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Max boosted ISO 51200 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 45 81
Cross focus points 45 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF2
Number of lenses 326 151
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps),1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (With USB-PD compatible chargers) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 701g (1.55 pounds) 561g (1.24 pounds)
Dimensions 141 x 105 x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") 122 x 79 x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 79
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.9
DXO Low light score not tested 1135
Other
Battery life 1300 photographs 540 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6N D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch cost $1,199 $899