Olympus E-1 vs Pentax K-01
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Olympus E-1 vs Pentax K-01 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 5MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 1.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 735g - 141 x 104 x 81mm
- Released November 2003
- Replacement is Olympus E-3
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 561g - 122 x 79 x 58mm
- Revealed May 2012
Olympus E-1 vs Pentax K-01 Overview
On this page, we will be analyzing the Olympus E-1 versus Pentax K-01, former is a Pro DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the E-1 (5MP) and K-01 (16MP) and the E-1 (Four Thirds) and K-01 (APS-C) have different sensor sizing.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe E-1 was unveiled 9 years earlier than the K-01 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-1 being a Large SLR camera and the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the E-1 grades versus the K-01 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus E-1 vs Pentax K-01 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-1 & Pentax K-01. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-1 Gallery & Pentax K-01 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-1 over the Pentax K-01
E-1 | K-01 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-01 over the Olympus E-1
K-01 | E-1 | |||
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Revealed | May 2012 | November 2003 | More modern by 103 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 1.8" | Bigger screen (+1.2") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 134k | Crisper screen (+787k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-1 and Pentax K-01
E-1 | K-01 | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither features Touch screen |
Olympus E-1 vs Pentax K-01 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus E-1 enjoys physical dimensions of 141mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 735 grams (1.62 lbs) and 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 out the Olympus E-1 versus Pentax K-01 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-1 versus the K-01.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-1 and K-01 is 59 and 76 respectively.
Olympus E-1 vs Pentax K-01 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by looking at technical specs. The image underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-1 and K-01.
As you have seen, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-1 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Pentax K-01 will give you more detail having an extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged E-1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus E-1 vs Pentax K-01 Specifications
Olympus E-1 | Pentax K-01 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus E-1 | Pentax K-01 |
Class | Pro DSLR | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2003-11-29 | 2012-05-30 |
Physical type | Large SLR | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 5 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 2560 x 1920 | 4928 x 3264 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 3 | 81 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax KAF2 |
Number of lenses | 45 | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 1.8 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 134 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.48x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0fps | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/180 secs | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps),1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps) |
Max video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 735 grams (1.62 lb) | 561 grams (1.24 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 141 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") | 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 | - | 540 pictures |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $1,700 | $899 |