Pentax K-01 vs Pentax K-1
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Pentax K-01 vs Pentax K-1 Key Specs
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- 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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- 36MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 204800
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
- Launched February 2016
- Replacement is Pentax K-1 II
Pentax K-01 vs Pentax K-1 Overview
Here, we will be contrasting the Pentax K-01 versus Pentax K-1, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR and both are offered by Pentax. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the K-01 (16MP) and K-1 (36MP) and the K-01 (APS-C) and K-1 (Full frame) provide totally different sensor measurements.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe K-01 was introduced 4 years prior to the K-1 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the K-01 scores vs the K-1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Pentax K-01 vs Pentax K-1 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-01 & Pentax K-1. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax K-01 Gallery & Pentax K-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K-01 over the Pentax K-1
K-01 | K-1 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 over the Pentax K-01
K-1 | K-01 | |||
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Launched | February 2016 | May 2012 | Newer by 45 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen size | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 1037k | 921k | Sharper screen (+116k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax K-01 and Pentax K-1
K-01 | K-1 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Missing Touch screen |
Pentax K-01 vs Pentax K-1 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-01 comes with exterior dimensions of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") and a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-1 has proportions of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") along with a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).
Check the Pentax K-01 versus Pentax K-1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the K-01 compared to the K-1.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the K-01 and K-1 is 76 and 55 respectively.
Pentax K-01 vs Pentax K-1 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading specifications. The picture below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the K-01 and K-1.
Plainly, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The K-01 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Pentax K-1 will deliver more detail using its extra 20MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged K-01 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
Pentax K-01 vs Pentax K-1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Pentax K-01 vs Pentax K-1 Specifications
Pentax K-01 | Pentax K-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Pentax | Pentax |
Model type | Pentax K-01 | Pentax K-1 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2012-05-30 | 2016-02-17 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 23.7 x 15.7mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
Sensor surface area | 372.1mm² | 861.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 36 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4928 x 3264 | 7360 x 4912 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 204800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 81 | 33 |
Cross type focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Pentax KAF2 | Pentax KAF2 |
Number of lenses | 151 | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3.2 inch |
Resolution of display | 921 thousand dot | 1,037 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 6.0 frames per sec | 4.4 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync | Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/180s | 1/200s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Built-in |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 561g (1.24 lbs) | 1010g (2.23 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 122 x 79 x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") | 137 x 110 x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 79 | 96 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.7 | 25.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.9 | 14.6 |
DXO Low light rating | 1135 | 3280 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 540 images | 760 images |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | D-LI90 | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) |
Storage slots | 1 | Dual |
Cost at release | $899 | $1,499 |