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Nikon Z30 vs Pentax K-01

Portability
79
Imaging
71
Features
84
Overall
76
Nikon Z30 front
 
Pentax K-01 front
Portability
76
Imaging
57
Features
68
Overall
61

Nikon Z30 vs Pentax K-01 Key Specs

Nikon Z30
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 405g - 128 x 74 x 60mm
  • Introduced June 2022
Pentax K-01
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 561g - 122 x 79 x 58mm
  • Revealed May 2012
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Nikon Z30 vs Pentax K-01 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Nikon Z30 vs Pentax K-01, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Nikon and Pentax. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the Z30 (21MP) and K-01 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Z30 was unveiled 10 years later than the K-01 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the Z30 matches up against the K-01 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z30 over the Pentax K-01

 Z30 K-01 
RevealedJune 2022May 2012More recent by 123 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k921kSharper screen (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-01 over the Nikon Z30

 K-01 Z30 

Common features in the Nikon Z30 and Pentax K-01

 Z30 K-01 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen dimensions3.00"3"Equal screen measurement

Nikon Z30 vs Pentax K-01 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z30 has external measurements of 128mm x 74mm x 60mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.4") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-01 has proportions of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") having a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the Z30 versus the K-01.

Nikon Z30 vs Pentax K-01 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z30 and K-01 is 79 and 76 respectively.

Nikon Z30 vs Pentax K-01 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z30 vs Pentax K-01 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z30 and K-01.

As you can see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Nikon Z30 to give greater detail having an extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher Z30 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Nikon Z30 vs Pentax K-01 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z30 vs Pentax K-01 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z30 vs Pentax K-01 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon Z30
Portrait photography with Pentax K-01
82
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (21 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
74
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z30 Street photography details
Pentax K-01 Street photography details
75
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
features focus via touch
weather proof
good ISO range (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (405 grams)
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
more heavy than competitors (561 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z30 Sports photography information
Pentax K-01 Sports photography information
77
megapixel count decent (21MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
61
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
better than average battery pack (540 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z30 Travel photography information
Pentax K-01 Travel photography information
79
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
features focus via touch
megapixel count decent (21MP)
selfie friendly screen
heavier than competitors in class (405 grams)
65
better than average battery pack (540 CIPA)
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
more heavy than competitors (561 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z30 Landscape photography factors
Pentax K-01 Landscape photography factors
81
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
decent sized screen (3.00")
megapixel count decent (21 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
good ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
80
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (540 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z30 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K-01 as a Vlogging camera
74
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with mic jack
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (405g)
34
image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external microphone jack
display is not selfie friendly
more heavy than competitors (561 grams)
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Nikon Z30 vs Pentax K-01 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z30 and Pentax K-01
 Nikon Z30Pentax K-01
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Z30 Pentax K-01
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2022-06-29 2012-05-30
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 21MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5568 x 3712 4928 x 3264
Highest native ISO 51200 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 204800 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 209 81
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z Pentax KAF2
Number of lenses 35 151
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3.00" 3"
Display resolution 1,040k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, 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)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 405g (0.89 pounds) 561g (1.24 pounds)
Physical dimensions 128 x 74 x 60mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.4") 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 330 shots 540 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL25 D-LI90
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $650 $899