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Leica SL2-S vs Pentax K-01

Portability
55 Imaging
77 Features
84 Overall
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Leica SL2-S front
 
Pentax K-01 front
Portability
76 Imaging
57 Features
68 Overall
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Leica SL2-S vs Pentax K-01 Key Specs

Leica SL2-S
(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
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
  • 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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Reasons to pick Leica SL2-S over the Pentax K-01

		

		

			
 SL2-S K-01 
IntroducedDecember 2020May 2012Newer by 104 months
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k921kSharper screen (+1179k dot)
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Pentax K-01 over the Leica SL2-S

		

		

			
 K-01 SL2-S 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Leica SL2-S and Pentax K-01

		

		

			
 SL2-S K-01 
Manual focus  Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed 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
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
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Leica SL2-S vs Pentax K-01 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Leica SL2-S Portrait photography details
Pentax K-01 Portrait photography details
86
 manual focus
 megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 comes with face detect focusing
 saves RAW files
74
 has manual focus
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 supports face detect focus
 supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
 Leica SL2-S as a Street photography camera
 Pentax K-01 as a Street photography camera
66
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 saves RAW files
 offers focus via touch
 environment proof
 above average high ISO (50,000)
 no moving screen
 heavier than average in class (931g)
66
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 supports RAW formats
 no moving screen
 heavier than competitors in class (561 grams)
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Leica SL2-S Sports photography features
Pentax K-01 Sports photography features
83
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
 quiet mode (1/16,000s)
 fast continuous shooting (20.0 fps)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 comes with tracking focus
 environment proof
 great battery (510 CIPA)
 doesn't have phase detect AF
61
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 great battery pack (540 CIPA)
 max fps very slow (6.0 frames/s)
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Leica SL2-S Travel photography advice
Pentax K-01 Travel photography advice
65
 great battery (510 shots)
 environment proof
 has bluetooth
 offers focus via touch
 megapixel count good (24MP)
 heavier than average in class (931 grams)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
65
 great battery pack (540 shots)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 heavier than competitors in class (561g)
 display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Leica SL2-S Landscape photography highlights
Pentax K-01 Landscape photography highlights
86
 manual focus
 switch lenses (Leica L mount)
 nice screen size (3.2 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 doesnt have anti-alias filter
 above average high ISO (50,000)
 saves RAW files
 environment proof
 great battery (510 shots)
 two card slots
80
 has manual focus
 switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
 good sized screen (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 supports RAW formats
 great battery pack (540 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison
Leica SL2-S Vlogging advice
Pentax K-01 Vlogging advice
32
 touchscreen capability
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 comes with face detect focusing
 high quality video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
 includes mic socket
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 heavier than average in class (931 grams)
34
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 supports face detect focus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 does have mic support
 display is not selfie friendly
 heavier than competitors in class (561g)
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Leica SL2-S vs Pentax K-01 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Leica SL2-S and Pentax K-01
 Leica SL2-SPentax K-01
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