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Canon R5 C vs Pentax K-01

Portability
57 Imaging
82 Features
89 Overall
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Canon EOS R5 C front
 
Pentax K-01 front
Portability
76 Imaging
57 Features
68 Overall
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Canon R5 C vs Pentax K-01 Key Specs

Canon R5 C
(Full Review)
  • 45MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.20" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 8192 x 4320 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 770g - 142 x 101 x 111mm
  • Released January 2022
Pentax K-01
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 561g - 122 x 79 x 58mm
  • Announced May 2012
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Canon R5 C vs Pentax K-01 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Canon R5 C vs Pentax K-01, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the R5 C (45MP) and K-01 (16MP) and the R5 C (Full frame) and K-01 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The R5 C was introduced 9 years after the K-01 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the R5 C matches up vs the K-01 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon R5 C over the Pentax K-01

		

		

			
 R5 C K-01 
AnnouncedJanuary 2022May 2012More modern by 118 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3.20"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k921kSharper screen (+1179k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Pentax K-01 over the Canon R5 C

		

		

			
 K-01 R5 C 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon R5 C and Pentax K-01

		

		

			
 R5 C K-01 
Focus manually  Very precise focus
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon R5 C vs Pentax K-01 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon R5 C has outer dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 111mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 4.4") with a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) and the Pentax K-01 has proportions of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the R5 C versus the K-01.
Canon R5 C vs Pentax K-01 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the R5 C and K-01 is 57 and 76 respectively.
Canon R5 C vs Pentax K-01 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R5 C vs Pentax K-01 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes simply by looking at a spec sheet. The picture here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the R5 C and K-01.
As you can see, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The R5 C having a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Canon R5 C will give extra detail using its extra 29MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer R5 C will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
	
			Canon R5 C vs Pentax K-01 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R5 C vs Pentax K-01 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon R5 C vs Pentax K-01 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Canon R5 C as a Portrait photography camera
 Pentax K-01 as a Portrait photography camera
89
 manual focus
 high  resolution (45MP)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 features face detection focus
 supports RAW formats
74
 you can focus manually
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 supports face detect autofocus
 supports RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon R5 C
Street photography with Pentax K-01
72
 fully articulated screen
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 supports RAW formats
 boasts focus via touch
 weather proofing
 great high ISO (51,200)
 no image stabilization
66
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 supports RAW files
 fixed screen
 heavier than others (561g)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon R5 C
Sports photography with Pentax K-01
79
 high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
 quiet shooting (1/8,000s)
 high  resolution (45 megapixels)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 features tracking autofocus
 weather proofing
 sensor has phase detect auto focus
 no image stabilization
 low battery pack (320 shots)
61
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 better than average battery pack (540 per charge)
 painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Canon R5 C as a Travel photography camera
 Pentax K-01 as a Travel photography camera
72
 weather proofing
 has bluetooth
 boasts focus via touch
 high  resolution (45MP)
 display is selfie friendly
 low battery pack (320 per charge)
65
 better than average battery pack (540 CIPA)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 flash built-in
 heavier than others (561g)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Canon R5 C Landscape photography factors
Pentax K-01 Landscape photography factors
79
 manual focus
 switch lenses (Canon RF mount)
 nice screen size (3.20 inches)
 high  resolution (45MP)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 great high ISO (51,200)
 supports RAW formats
 weather proofing
 2 card slots
 no image stabilization
 low battery pack (320 shots)
80
 you can focus manually
 swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
 decent sized screen (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 supports RAW files
 better than average battery pack (540 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon R5 C as a Vlogging camera
 Pentax K-01 as a Vlogging camera
72
 display is selfie friendly
 built-in touchscreen
 features face detection focus
 video resolution high (8192 x 4320 pixels)
 includes external mic support
 no image stabilization
34
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 supports face detect autofocus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 has mic jack
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 heavier than others (561g)
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Canon R5 C vs Pentax K-01 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R5 C and Pentax K-01
 Canon EOS R5 CPentax K-01
General Information
Brand Name Canon Pentax
Model Canon EOS R5 C Pentax K-01
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2022-01-19 2012-05-30
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 45 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
Max resolution 8192 x 5464 4928 x 3264
Max native ISO 51200 12800
Max enhanced ISO 102400 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos    
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Number of focus points 1053 81
Lens
Lens mount Canon RF Pentax KAF2
Available lenses 30 151
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.20 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 2,100 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Screen technology - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed 1/8000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range no built-in flash 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Max flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 8192 x 4320 @ 30p / 540 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM8192 x 4320 @ 24p / 540 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM8192 x 4320 @ 23.98p / 540 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM8192 x 4320 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM8192 x 4320 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM8192 x 4320 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 30p / 540 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 24p / 540 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 23.98p / 540 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 810 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 260 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 410 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 410 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 410 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 160 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 160 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 160 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 810 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 260 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 410 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 410 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 410 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 160 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 160 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 160 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 225 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 170 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 135 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 135 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 135 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 225 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 170 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 135 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 135 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 135 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 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 8192x4320 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, XF-AVC, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 770 grams (1.70 pounds) 561 grams (1.24 pounds)
Dimensions 142 x 101 x 111mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 4.4") 122 x 79 x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 320 photographs 540 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6NH D-LI90
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage CFexpress B and SD (UHS-II) slots SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Two Single
Price at release $4,499 $899