Leica SL2-S vs Pentax K-01
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![Leica SL2-S front Leica SL2-S front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Leica-SL2-S/Leica-SL2-S-front.jpg)
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Leica SL2-S vs Pentax K-01 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 50000
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 931g - 146 x 107 x 83mm
- Introduced December 2020
(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
- Introduced May 2012
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Leica SL2-S vs Pentax K-01 Overview
Let's examine more closely at the Leica SL2-S vs Pentax K-01, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Leica and Pentax. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the SL2-S (24MP) and K-01 (16MP) and the SL2-S (Full frame) and K-01 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.
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The SL2-S was launched 8 years after the K-01 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SL2-S matches up versus the K-01 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Leica SL2-S vs Pentax K-01 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica SL2-S and Pentax K-01. The complete galleries are viewable at Leica SL2-S Gallery and Pentax K-01 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica SL2-S over the Pentax K-01
SL2-S | K-01 | |||
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Introduced | December 2020 | ![]() | May 2012 | Newer by 104 months |
Screen sizing | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 2100k | ![]() | 921k | Sharper screen (+1179k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-01 over the Leica SL2-S
K-01 | SL2-S |
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Common features in the Leica SL2-S and Pentax K-01
SL2-S | K-01 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen |
Leica SL2-S vs Pentax K-01 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you have to factor its weight and size. The Leica SL2-S has got outer measurements of 146mm x 107mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") and a weight of 931 grams (2.05 lbs) and 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).
Contrast the Leica SL2-S vs Pentax K-01 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the SL2-S compared to the K-01.
![Leica SL2-S vs Pentax K-01 size comparison Leica SL2-S vs Pentax K-01 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-SL2-S-vs-Pentax-K-01-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SL2-S and K-01 is 55 and 76 respectively.
![Leica SL2-S vs Pentax K-01 top view buttons comparison Leica SL2-S vs Pentax K-01 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-SL2-S-vs-Pentax-K-01-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Leica SL2-S vs Pentax K-01 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing technical specs. The pic below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SL2-S and K-01.
As you can tell, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SL2-S because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Leica SL2-S will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger SL2-S is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
![Leica SL2-S vs Pentax K-01 sensor size comparison Leica SL2-S vs Pentax K-01 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Leica-SL2-S-vs-Pentax-K-01-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Leica SL2-S vs Pentax K-01 Screen and ViewFinder
![Leica SL2-S vs Pentax K-01 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Leica SL2-S vs Pentax K-01 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-SL2-S-vs-Pentax-K-01-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Leica SL2-S vs Pentax K-01 Specifications
Leica SL2-S | Pentax K-01 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Leica | Pentax |
Model type | Leica SL2-S | Pentax K-01 |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2020-12-10 | 2012-05-30 |
Physical type | 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 | 24 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4928 x 3264 |
Maximum native ISO | 50000 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 225 | 81 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Leica L | Pentax KAF2 |
Available lenses | 36 | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3.2 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 2,100k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 5,760k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.78x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1800 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Max quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 20.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/250 seconds | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 20 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 20 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 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 | 931 grams (2.05 lb) | 561 grams (1.24 lb) |
Dimensions | 146 x 107 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") | 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 | 510 images | 540 images |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BP-SCL4 | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 2 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $4,895 | $899 |