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Nikon Z7 vs Pentax K-01

Portability
62
Imaging
78
Features
89
Overall
82
Nikon Z7 front
 
Pentax K-01 front
Portability
76
Imaging
57
Features
68
Overall
61

Nikon Z7 vs Pentax K-01 Key Specs

Nikon Z7
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
  • Released August 2018
  • Replacement is Nikon Z7 II
Pentax K-01
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push 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 Z7 vs Pentax K-01 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Nikon Z7 and Pentax K-01, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Nikon and Pentax. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Z7 (46MP) and K-01 (16MP) and the Z7 (Full frame) and K-01 (APS-C) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The Z7 was revealed 6 years after the K-01 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the Z7 matches up versus the K-01 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Pentax K-01

 Z7 K-01 
AnnouncedAugust 2018May 2012Newer by 76 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k921kClearer display (+1179k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-01 over the Nikon Z7

 K-01 Z7 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 and Pentax K-01

 Z7 K-01 
Manual focus More exact focus
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Nikon Z7 vs Pentax K-01 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z7 enjoys outer dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-01 has proportions 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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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the Z7 and the K-01.

Nikon Z7 vs Pentax K-01 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Z7 and K-01 is 62 and 76 respectively.

Nikon Z7 vs Pentax K-01 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Pentax K-01 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over technical specs. The image underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z7 and K-01.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Z7 using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Nikon Z7 will offer greater detail because of its extra 30 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern Z7 should have an edge in sensor technology.

Nikon Z7 vs Pentax K-01 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Pentax K-01 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 vs Pentax K-01 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 Portrait photography details
Pentax K-01 Portrait photography details
86
focusing manually
sensor resolution is high (46MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
74
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon Z7
Street photography with Pentax K-01
79
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
features focus by touch
environment proofing
great ISO range (25,600)
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
more heavy than competition (561g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K-01 as a Sports photography camera
82
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is high (46MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
supports phase detect AF
not so great battery life (330 per charge)
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery (540 shots)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon Z7
Travel photography with Pentax K-01
67
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
features focus by touch
sensor resolution is high (46 megapixels)
not so great battery life (330 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
65
better than average battery (540 per charge)
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
more heavy than competition (561g)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K-01 as a Landscape photography camera
82
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is high (46 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
not so great battery life (330 per charge)
80
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (540 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 Vlogging factors
Pentax K-01 Vlogging factors
36
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone support
screen is not selfie friendly
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external microphone support
display is not selfie friendly
more heavy than competition (561 grams)
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Nikon Z7 vs Pentax K-01 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 and Pentax K-01
 Nikon Z7Pentax K-01
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Z7 Pentax K-01
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2018-08-23 2012-05-30
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 46MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 8256 x 5504 4928 x 3264
Highest native ISO 25600 12800
Highest boosted ISO 102400 25600
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Min boosted ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 493 81
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z Pentax KAF2
Amount of lenses 15 151
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 2,100 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 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)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 675 grams (1.49 lbs) 561 grams (1.24 lbs)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") 122 x 79 x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 99 79
DXO Color Depth rating 26.3 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.6 12.9
DXO Low light rating 2668 1135
Other
Battery life 330 images 540 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage XQD card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $2,797 $899