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Canon R50 vs Pentax K-01

Portability
75
Imaging
72
Features
88
Overall
78
Canon EOS R50 front
 
Pentax K-01 front
Portability
76
Imaging
57
Features
68
Overall
61

Canon R50 vs Pentax K-01 Key Specs

Canon R50
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 375g - 116 x 86 x 69mm
  • Introduced February 2023
Pentax K-01
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push 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 R50 vs Pentax K-01 Overview

Following is a thorough analysis of the Canon R50 vs Pentax K-01, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Canon and Pentax. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the R50 (24MP) and K-01 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The R50 was introduced 10 years after the K-01 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the R50 matches up vs the K-01 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon R50 over the Pentax K-01

 R50 K-01 
ReleasedFebruary 2023May 2012More modern by 131 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k921kCrisper display (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-01 over the Canon R50

 K-01 R50 

Common features in the Canon R50 and Pentax K-01

 R50 K-01 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display size3.00"3"Same display size

Canon R50 vs Pentax K-01 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Canon R50 has outer measurements of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") and a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) while the Pentax K-01 has specifications of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") and a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs).

Analyze the Canon R50 vs Pentax K-01 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the R50 and the K-01.

Canon R50 vs Pentax K-01 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the R50 and K-01 is 75 and 76 respectively.

Canon R50 vs Pentax K-01 top view buttons comparison

Canon R50 vs Pentax K-01 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by going through specs. The image here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the R50 and K-01.

All in all, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Canon R50 to show more detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The younger R50 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon R50 vs Pentax K-01 sensor size comparison

Canon R50 vs Pentax K-01 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R50 vs Pentax K-01 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon R50
Portrait photography with Pentax K-01
83
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
74
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon R50 as a Street photography camera
Pentax K-01 as a Street photography camera
77
screen articulates fully
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
has touch focus
great high ISO (32,000)
lack of image stabilization
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
heavier than competition (561g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon R50 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K-01 as a Sports photography camera
77
silent mode (1/8,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
61
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good battery life (540 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon R50 Travel photography features
Pentax K-01 Travel photography features
84
supports bluetooth
has touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
65
good battery life (540 shots)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
heavier than competition (561g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R50 Landscape photography info
Pentax K-01 Landscape photography info
80
manual focus
swap lenses (Canon RF mount)
nice screen size (3.00 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great high ISO (32,000)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
80
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (540 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R50 Vlogging details
Pentax K-01 Vlogging details
77
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has microphone support
lack of image stabilization
34
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with mic support
does not posses selfie friendly screen
heavier than competition (561g)
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Canon R50 vs Pentax K-01 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R50 and Pentax K-01
 Canon EOS R50Pentax K-01
General Information
Brand Name Canon Pentax
Model type Canon EOS R50 Pentax K-01
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2023-02-08 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 area 332.3mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 4928 x 3264
Highest native ISO 32000 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 651 81
Lens
Lens support Canon RF Pentax KAF2
Available lenses 37 151
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.00 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/8000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6m at ISO 100 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200 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 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 470 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 70 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 90 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 170 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 170 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 85 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 85 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 470 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 70 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 90 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps),1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 375g (0.83 lb) 561g (1.24 lb)
Physical 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
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 D-LI90
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Single UHS-II SD card slot SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $679 $899