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Pentax 645D vs Pentax K-01

Portability
50
Imaging
76
Features
52
Overall
66
Pentax 645D front
 
Pentax K-01 front
Portability
76
Imaging
57
Features
68
Overall
61

Pentax 645D vs Pentax K-01 Key Specs

Pentax 645D
(Full Review)
  • 40MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • No Video
  • Pentax 645AF2 Mount
  • 1480g - 156 x 117 x 119mm
  • Introduced March 2010
  • Updated by Pentax 645Z
Pentax K-01
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 561g - 122 x 79 x 58mm
  • Announced May 2012
Photography Glossary

Pentax 645D vs Pentax K-01 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Pentax 645D versus Pentax K-01, one is a Pro DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both designed by Pentax. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the 645D (40MP) and K-01 (16MP) and the 645D (Medium format) and K-01 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizing.

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The 645D was unveiled 3 years earlier than the K-01 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax 645D being a Large SLR camera and the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the 645D grades against the K-01 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax 645D over the Pentax K-01

 645D K-01 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-01 over the Pentax 645D

 K-01 645D 
AnnouncedMay 2012March 2010Newer by 27 months

Common features in the Pentax 645D and Pentax K-01

 645D K-01 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution921k921kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Pentax 645D vs Pentax K-01 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Pentax 645D features outer measurements of 156mm x 117mm x 119mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.7") accompanied by a weight of 1480 grams (3.26 lbs) while the Pentax K-01 has proportions of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs).

Look at the Pentax 645D versus Pentax K-01 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the 645D against the K-01.

Pentax 645D vs Pentax K-01 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 645D and K-01 is 50 and 76 respectively.

Pentax 645D vs Pentax K-01 top view buttons comparison

Pentax 645D vs Pentax K-01 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over specs. The picture underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 645D and K-01.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 645D having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Pentax 645D will offer you greater detail having an extra 24MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged 645D is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Pentax 645D vs Pentax K-01 sensor size comparison

Pentax 645D vs Pentax K-01 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax 645D vs Pentax K-01 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax 645D Portrait photography features
Pentax K-01 Portrait photography features
77
you can focus manually
high MP (40 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
exports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
74
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax 645D
Street photography with Pentax K-01
58
sensor size is great (Medium format)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
heavier than competitors in class (561g)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax 645D as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K-01 as a Sports photography camera
63
high MP (40MP)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
environment sealing
has phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low battery power (800 CIPA)
61
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good battery power (540 CIPA)
low frames per second (6.0 fps)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax 645D Travel photography details
Pentax K-01 Travel photography details
55
environment sealing
high MP (40 megapixels)
low battery power (800 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
65
good battery power (540 per charge)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
heavier than competitors in class (561g)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax 645D Landscape photography information
Pentax K-01 Landscape photography information
72
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax 645AF2 mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
high MP (40MP)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
no low pass filter
exports RAW files
environment sealing
2 card slots
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low battery power (800 CIPA)
80
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
good battery power (540 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax 645D as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K-01 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video recording
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external mic socket
display isn't selfie friendly
heavier than competitors in class (561g)
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Pentax 645D vs Pentax K-01 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax 645D and Pentax K-01
 Pentax 645DPentax K-01
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Pentax
Model Pentax 645D Pentax K-01
Type Pro DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2010-03-10 2012-05-30
Physical type Large SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Prime II -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size Medium format APS-C
Sensor dimensions 44 x 33mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 1,452.0mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 40MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 7264 x 5440 4928 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 11 81
Lens
Lens mount Pentax 645AF2 Pentax KAF2
Number of lenses 6 151
Crop factor 0.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 921 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle and with AR coating TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 98% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.85x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/125 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 1480 grams (3.26 lbs) 561 grams (1.24 lbs)
Dimensions 156 x 117 x 119mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.7") 122 x 79 x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 82 79
DXO Color Depth score 24.6 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score 12.6 12.9
DXO Low light score 1262 1135
Other
Battery life 800 photos 540 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI90 D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Dual One
Pricing at launch $4,000 $899