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Nikon 1 J5 vs Pentax K-01

Portability
91
Imaging
53
Features
78
Overall
63
Nikon 1 J5 front
 
Pentax K-01 front
Portability
76
Imaging
57
Features
68
Overall
61

Nikon 1 J5 vs Pentax K-01 Key Specs

Nikon 1 J5
(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
Pentax K-01
(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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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J5 over the Pentax K-01

 1 J5 K-01 
AnnouncedApril 2015May 2012More recent by 35 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1037k921kClearer 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 

Common features in the Nikon 1 J5 and Pentax K-01

 1 J5 K-01 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display dimensions3"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).

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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

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 J5 vs Pentax K-01 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon 1 J5 Portrait photography info
Pentax K-01 Portrait photography info
65
manual focus
decent MP (21 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
74
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon 1 J5 Street photography advice
Pentax K-01 Street photography advice
80
tilting screen
sensor size is good (1")
saves RAW formats
supports focus by touch
lighter than average in class (231 grams)
no image stabilization
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
more heavy than others in class (561 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon 1 J5 Sports photography highlights
Pentax K-01 Sports photography highlights
64
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
fast shooting (20.0 fps)
decent MP (21 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
features tracking focus
supports phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
not so great battery (250 CIPA)
61
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery (540 shots)
max frames per second very slow (6.0 fps)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon 1 J5 Travel photography info
Pentax K-01 Travel photography info
80
lighter than average in class (231 grams)
supports focus by touch
decent MP (21MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
not so great battery (250 per charge)
65
better than average battery (540 per charge)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
more heavy than others in class (561g)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon 1 J5 Landscape photography factors
Pentax K-01 Landscape photography factors
69
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
decent MP (21MP)
sensor size is good (1")
doesnt have low pass filter
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
not so great battery (250 shots)
80
focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (540 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon 1 J5 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K-01 as a Vlogging camera
75
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than average in class (231 grams)
no image stabilization
missing microphone support
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes microphone port
screen is not selfie friendly
more heavy than others in class (561 grams)
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Nikon 1 J5 vs Pentax K-01 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 J5 and Pentax K-01
 Nikon 1 J5Pentax K-01
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