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Canon R100 vs Pentax K-01

Portability
76
Imaging
72
Features
70
Overall
71
Canon EOS R100 front
 
Pentax K-01 front
Portability
76
Imaging
57
Features
68
Overall
61

Canon R100 vs Pentax K-01 Key Specs

Canon R100
(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
Pentax K-01
(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
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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).

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon R100 over the Pentax K-01

 R100 K-01 
ReleasedMay 2023May 2012Newer by 134 months
Display resolution1040k921kClearer display (+119k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K-01 over the Canon R100

 K-01 R100 

Common features in the Canon R100 and Pentax K-01

 R100 K-01 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3.00"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon R100 vs Pentax K-01 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon R100 vs Pentax K-01 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R100 vs Pentax K-01 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R100 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K-01 as a Portrait photography camera
83
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
saves RAW formats
74
focusing manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon R100 Street photography features
Pentax K-01 Street photography features
69
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
offers focus via touch
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
heavier than competition in class (561g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon R100 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K-01 as a Sports photography camera
64
silent shutter (1/4,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/ seconds)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
61
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery pack (540 shots)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon R100 Travel photography info
Pentax K-01 Travel photography info
76
supports bluetooth
offers focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
flash built-in
screen is not selfie friendly
65
better than average battery pack (540 CIPA)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
heavier than competition in class (561g)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R100 Landscape photography factors
Pentax K-01 Landscape photography factors
79
manual focus
swap lenses (Canon RF mount)
pretty good screen size (3.00")
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
80
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (540 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R100 Vlogging advice
Pentax K-01 Vlogging advice
34
provides face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone jack
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with mic support
does not have a selfie friendly screen
heavier than competition in class (561g)
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Canon R100 vs Pentax K-01 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R100 and Pentax K-01
 Canon EOS R100Pentax K-01
General Information
Brand Name Canon Pentax
Model type Canon EOS R100 Pentax K-01
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2023-05-24 2012-05-30
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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 24MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 4928 x 3264
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Max enhanced ISO 25600 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 3975 81
Lens
Lens mount type Canon RF Pentax KAF2
Available lenses 39 151
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.00 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed - 1/4000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/4000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 6.5fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6m at ISO 100 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 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 format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 356 grams (0.78 pounds) 561 grams (1.24 pounds)
Dimensions 116 x 86 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") 122 x 79 x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 79
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 1135
Other
Battery life 370 images 540 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 D-LI90
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $479 $899