Canon 90D vs Pentax K-01
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Canon 90D vs Pentax K-01 Key Specs
(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- Superseded the Canon 80D
(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

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).

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.

Canon 90D vs Pentax K-01 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 90D and Pentax K-01. The complete galleries are provided at Canon 90D Gallery and Pentax K-01 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 90D over the Pentax K-01
90D | K-01 | |||
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Released | August 2019 | ![]() | May 2012 | Fresher by 89 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 921k | Clearer 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 |
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Common features in the Canon 90D and Pentax K-01
90D | K-01 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Contrast the Canon 90D versus Pentax K-01 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 90D vs Pentax K-01 Specifications
Canon EOS 90D | Pentax K-01 | |
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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 |