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Nikon A10 vs Pentax K-01

Portability
94
Imaging
41
Features
23
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix A10 front
 
Pentax K-01 front
Portability
76
Imaging
57
Features
68
Overall
61

Nikon A10 vs Pentax K-01 Key Specs

Nikon A10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 160g - 96 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced January 2016
Pentax K-01
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 561g - 122 x 79 x 58mm
  • Launched May 2012
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Nikon A10 vs Pentax K-01 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Nikon A10 vs Pentax K-01, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Nikon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the A10 (16MP) and the K-01 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the A10 (1/2.3") and K-01 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The A10 was brought out 3 years later than the K-01 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon A10 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the A10 matches up against the K-01 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A10 over the Pentax K-01

 A10 K-01 
LaunchedJanuary 2016May 2012Fresher by 45 months

Reasons to pick Pentax K-01 over the Nikon A10

 K-01 A10 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Nikon A10 and Pentax K-01

 A10 K-01 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Nikon A10 vs Pentax K-01 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Nikon A10 features exterior dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Pentax K-01 has specifications of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") along with a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the A10 and the K-01.

Nikon A10 vs Pentax K-01 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A10 and K-01 is 94 and 76 respectively.

Nikon A10 vs Pentax K-01 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A10 vs Pentax K-01 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing purely by checking out specs. The graphic below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A10 and K-01.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature the identical megapixel count but not the same sensor sizing. The A10 offers the smaller sensor which should make obtaining shallower DOF tougher. The newer A10 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon A10 vs Pentax K-01 sensor size comparison

Nikon A10 vs Pentax K-01 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A10 vs Pentax K-01 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A10 Portrait photography details
Pentax K-01 Portrait photography details
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MP count decent (16MP)
has face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
74
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon A10 Street photography info
Pentax K-01 Street photography info
56
image stabilization (Digital)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than others in class (160g)
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
more heavy than competitors in class (561 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A10 Sports photography information
Pentax K-01 Sports photography information
37
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.2 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great battery life (540 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A10 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K-01 as a Travel photography camera
62
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (160g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
65
great battery life (540 per charge)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
more heavy than competitors in class (561 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A10 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax K-01 Landscape photography highlights
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rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
80
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (540 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A10 Vlogging advice
Pentax K-01 Vlogging advice
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rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
heavier than others in class (160g)
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built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has microphone socket
display isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than competitors in class (561 grams)
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Nikon A10 vs Pentax K-01 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A10 and Pentax K-01
 Nikon Coolpix A10Pentax K-01
General Information
Brand Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon Coolpix A10 Pentax K-01
Category Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2016-01-14 2012-05-30
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4928 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 81
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.5 -
Macro focus range 10cm -
Available lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.2 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.60 m (at Auto ISO) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, off, fill flash, slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (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 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 160 gr (0.35 lbs) 561 gr (1.24 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 59 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 122 x 79 x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 79
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.9
DXO Low light score not tested 1135
Other
Battery life 200 images 540 images
Battery type AA Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI90
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $90 $899