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Canon T6i vs Pentax K-01

Portability
66
Imaging
66
Features
76
Overall
70
Canon EOS Rebel T6i front
 
Pentax K-01 front
Portability
76
Imaging
57
Features
68
Overall
61

Canon T6i vs Pentax K-01 Key Specs

Canon T6i
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 555g - 132 x 101 x 78mm
  • Launched February 2015
  • Alternative Name is EOS 750D / Kiss X8i
  • Old Model is Canon 700D
  • Later Model is Canon T7i
Pentax K-01
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase 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 T6i vs Pentax K-01 Overview

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Canon T6i vs Pentax K-01, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Pentax. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the T6i (24MP) and K-01 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The T6i was revealed 2 years later than the K-01 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon T6i being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the T6i grades versus the K-01 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon T6i over the Pentax K-01

 T6i K-01 
ReleasedFebruary 2015May 2012Fresher by 33 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k921kClearer screen (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-01 over the Canon T6i

 K-01 T6i 

Common features in the Canon T6i and Pentax K-01

 T6i K-01 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size

Canon T6i vs Pentax K-01 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon T6i enjoys exterior dimensions of 132mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") along with a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs) and the Pentax K-01 has specifications of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") having a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the T6i compared to the K-01.

Canon T6i vs Pentax K-01 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the T6i and K-01 is 66 and 76 respectively.

Canon T6i vs Pentax K-01 top view buttons comparison

Canon T6i vs Pentax K-01 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through specifications. The photograph below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the T6i and K-01.

Plainly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Canon T6i to give greater detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger T6i should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon T6i vs Pentax K-01 sensor size comparison

Canon T6i vs Pentax K-01 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T6i vs Pentax K-01 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon T6i Portrait photography highlights
Pentax K-01 Portrait photography highlights
79
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW files
74
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon T6i Street photography information
Pentax K-01 Street photography information
71
fully articulated screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
provides touch to focus
lack of image stabilization
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
heavier than average (561g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon T6i Sports photography advice
Pentax K-01 Sports photography advice
61
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
comes with phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery life (440 CIPA)
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good battery power (540 shots)
slow fps (6.0 fps)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon T6i Travel photography info
Pentax K-01 Travel photography info
66
provides touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
no Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (440 shots)
65
good battery power (540 CIPA)
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
heavier than average (561g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon T6i as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K-01 as a Landscape photography camera
66
focusing manually
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
bad battery life (440 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
80
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
good battery power (540 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon T6i as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K-01 as a Vlogging camera
72
selfie friendly display
touch screen
supports face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic socket
lack of image stabilization
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external mic socket
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
heavier than average (561 grams)
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Canon T6i vs Pentax K-01 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T6i and Pentax K-01
 Canon EOS Rebel T6iPentax K-01
General Information
Brand Canon Pentax
Model Canon EOS Rebel T6i Pentax K-01
Also referred to as EOS 750D / Kiss X8i -
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2015-02-06 2012-05-30
Physical type Compact SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 6 -
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 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 12800 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 19 81
Cross focus points 19 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF2
Amount of lenses 326 151
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/200 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 555 grams (1.22 lbs) 561 grams (1.24 lbs)
Dimensions 132 x 101 x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") 122 x 79 x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 71 79
DXO Color Depth score 22.7 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score 12.0 12.9
DXO Low light score 919 1135
Other
Battery life 440 images 540 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E17 D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $749 $899