Canon R100 vs Pentax K-01
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Canon R100 vs Pentax K-01 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.00" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon RF Mount
- 356g - 116 x 86 x 69mm
- Launched May 2023
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 561g - 122 x 79 x 58mm
- Released May 2012

Canon R100 vs Pentax K-01 Overview
Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon R100 and Pentax K-01, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the R100 (24MP) and K-01 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

The R100 was announced 11 years after the K-01 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the R100 matches up vs the K-01 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon R100 vs Pentax K-01 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS R100 and Pentax K-01. The whole galleries are available at Canon R100 Gallery and Pentax K-01 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon R100 over the Pentax K-01
R100 | K-01 | |||
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Released | May 2023 | ![]() | May 2012 | Newer by 134 months |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 921k | Clearer display (+119k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-01 over the Canon R100
K-01 | R100 |
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Common features in the Canon R100 and Pentax K-01
R100 | K-01 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3.00" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly display |
Canon R100 vs Pentax K-01 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon R100 has got external measurements of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst 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).
Check the Canon R100 and Pentax K-01 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the R100 compared to the K-01.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the R100 and K-01 is 76 and 76 respectively.

Canon R100 vs Pentax K-01 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading specs. The pic below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the R100 and K-01.
All in all, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon R100 to offer you greater detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher R100 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon R100 vs Pentax K-01 Screen and ViewFinder


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