Nikon 1 J5 vs Pentax K-01
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![Nikon 1 J5 front Nikon 1 J5 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Nikon-1-J5.jpg)
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Nikon 1 J5 vs Pentax K-01 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 21MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon 1 Mount
- 231g - 98 x 60 x 32mm
- Revealed April 2015
- Older Model is Nikon 1 J4
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand 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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Nikon 1 J5 vs Pentax K-01 Overview
On this page, we are reviewing the Nikon 1 J5 vs Pentax K-01, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Pentax. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the 1 J5 (21MP) and K-01 (16MP) and the 1 J5 (1") and K-01 (APS-C) provide different sensor measurements.
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The 1 J5 was launched 2 years later than the K-01 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon 1 J5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the 1 J5 matches up versus the K-01 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Nikon 1 J5 vs Pentax K-01 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon 1 J5 and Pentax K-01. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon 1 J5 Gallery and Pentax K-01 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J5 over the Pentax K-01
1 J5 | K-01 | |||
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Announced | April 2015 | ![]() | May 2012 | More recent by 35 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 1037k | ![]() | 921k | Clearer display (+116k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-01 over the Nikon 1 J5
K-01 | 1 J5 |
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Common features in the Nikon 1 J5 and Pentax K-01
1 J5 | K-01 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display measurements |
Nikon 1 J5 vs Pentax K-01 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon 1 J5 has outside measurements of 98mm x 60mm x 32mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Pentax K-01 has specifications of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") with a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs).
Check the Nikon 1 J5 vs Pentax K-01 in the all new 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)
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the 1 J5 against the K-01.
![Nikon 1 J5 vs Pentax K-01 size comparison Nikon 1 J5 vs Pentax K-01 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-1-J5-vs-Pentax-K-01-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 1 J5 and K-01 is 91 and 76 respectively.
![Nikon 1 J5 vs Pentax K-01 top view buttons comparison Nikon 1 J5 vs Pentax K-01 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-1-J5-vs-Pentax-K-01-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon 1 J5 vs Pentax K-01 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading through specifications. The visual here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 J5 and K-01.
Plainly, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 1 J5 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Nikon 1 J5 will give greater detail utilizing its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher 1 J5 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
![Nikon 1 J5 vs Pentax K-01 sensor size comparison Nikon 1 J5 vs Pentax K-01 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-1-J5-vs-Pentax-K-01-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon 1 J5 vs Pentax K-01 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon 1 J5 vs Pentax K-01 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon 1 J5 vs Pentax K-01 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-1-J5-vs-Pentax-K-01-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Nikon 1 J5 vs Pentax K-01 Specifications
Nikon 1 J5 | Pentax K-01 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Pentax |
Model type | Nikon 1 J5 | Pentax K-01 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2015-04-03 | 2012-05-30 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Expeed 5A | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 21 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5568 x 3712 | 4928 x 3264 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 160 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 171 | 81 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Nikon 1 | Pentax KAF2 |
Available lenses | 13 | 151 |
Crop factor | 2.7 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,037 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 20.0fps | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m (ISO 100) | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, auto + red-eye reduction, fill-flash, fill-flash w/slow sync, rear curtain sync, rear curtain w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 4K (15p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (120p/60p/30p) | 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 | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 231g (0.51 pounds) | 561g (1.24 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 60 x 32mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 122 x 79 x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 65 | 79 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.1 | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.0 | 12.9 |
DXO Low light rating | 479 | 1135 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 pictures | 540 pictures |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL24 | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | microSD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $497 | $899 |