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Canon M5 vs Pentax K-01

Portability
77
Imaging
67
Features
84
Overall
73
Canon EOS M5 front
 
Pentax K-01 front
Portability
76
Imaging
57
Features
68
Overall
61

Canon M5 vs Pentax K-01 Key Specs

Canon M5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 427g - 116 x 89 x 61mm
  • Announced September 2016
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
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Canon M5 vs Pentax K-01 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Canon M5 versus Pentax K-01, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Canon and Pentax. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the M5 (24MP) and K-01 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The M5 was manufactured 4 years later than the K-01 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the M5 matches up against the K-01 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon M5 over the Pentax K-01

 M5 K-01 
ReleasedSeptember 2016May 2012Fresher by 53 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1620k921kCrisper display (+699k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-01 over the Canon M5

 K-01 M5 

Common features in the Canon M5 and Pentax K-01

 M5 K-01 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing

Canon M5 vs Pentax K-01 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera often, you should think about its weight and volume. The Canon M5 has got external dimensions of 116mm x 89mm x 61mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Pentax K-01 has sizing of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") along with a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the M5 against the K-01.

Canon M5 vs Pentax K-01 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M5 and K-01 is 77 and 76 respectively.

Canon M5 vs Pentax K-01 top view buttons comparison

Canon M5 vs Pentax K-01 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing technical specs. The graphic below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the M5 and K-01.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon M5 to offer greater detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher M5 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon M5 vs Pentax K-01 sensor size comparison

Canon M5 vs Pentax K-01 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M5 vs Pentax K-01 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon M5
Portrait photography with Pentax K-01
80
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detection focus
exports RAW files
74
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon M5 Street photography details
Pentax K-01 Street photography details
77
tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
includes focus by touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
heavier than competitors in class (561 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon M5 Sports photography highlights
Pentax K-01 Sports photography highlights
66
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
low battery power (295 CIPA)
61
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great battery (540 per charge)
low fps (6.0 fps)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon M5 Travel photography factors
Pentax K-01 Travel photography factors
77
connects via bluetooth
includes focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
low battery power (295 CIPA)
65
great battery (540 shots)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
heavier than competitors in class (561g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M5 Landscape photography details
Pentax K-01 Landscape photography details
73
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
low battery power (295 per charge)
80
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
great battery (540 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon M5
Vlogging with Pentax K-01
77
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
features face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic socket
lack of image stabilization
34
image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic port
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
heavier than competitors in class (561 grams)
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Canon M5 vs Pentax K-01 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M5 and Pentax K-01
 Canon EOS M5Pentax K-01
General Information
Make Canon Pentax
Model Canon EOS M5 Pentax K-01
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2016-09-15 2012-05-30
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 7 -
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 24 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 4928 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 49 81
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF-M Pentax KAF2
Total lenses 23 151
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3.2 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,620 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 9.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MP4, H.264, AAC MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 427 grams (0.94 pounds) 561 grams (1.24 pounds)
Physical dimensions 116 x 89 x 61mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.4") 122 x 79 x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 77 79
DXO Color Depth score 23.4 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score 12.4 12.9
DXO Low light score 1262 1135
Other
Battery life 295 pictures 540 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom, remote) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $680 $899