Clicky

Pentax K-01 vs Pentax K-1

Portability
76
Imaging
57
Features
68
Overall
61
Pentax K-01 front
 
Pentax K-1 front
Portability
55
Imaging
76
Features
82
Overall
78

Pentax K-01 vs Pentax K-1 Key Specs

Pentax K-01
(Full Review)
  • 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
Pentax K-1
(Full Review)
  • 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
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

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 modes

The 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.

Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month
	
	

Reasons to pick Pentax K-01 over the Pentax K-1

 K-01 K-1 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 over the Pentax K-01

 K-1 K-01 
LaunchedFebruary 2016May 2012Newer by 45 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1037k921kSharper screen (+116k dot)

Common features in the Pentax K-01 and Pentax K-1

 K-01 K-1 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Pentax K-01 vs Pentax K-1 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Pentax K-01 vs Pentax K-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K-01 vs Pentax K-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K-01 Portrait photography features
Pentax K-1 Portrait photography features
74
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
85
focusing manually
excellent megapixels (36MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax K-01
Street photography with Pentax K-1
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
more heavy than average (561g)
70
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
good high ISO (204,800)
heavier than others (1,010 grams)
Photography Glossary

Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax K-01
Sports photography with Pentax K-1
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great battery life (540 shots)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames/s)
does not have phase detect AF
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent megapixels (36MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
low frames per second (4.4 frames/s)
terrible battery pack (760 per charge)
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Travel Comparison

Pentax K-01 Travel photography highlights
Pentax K-1 Travel photography highlights
65
great battery life (540 CIPA)
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
more heavy than average (561g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
53
environment sealing
excellent megapixels (36 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (760 per charge)
heavier than others (1,010g)
display is not selfie friendly
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Landscape Comparison

Pentax K-01 Landscape photography info
Pentax K-1 Landscape photography info
80
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (540 CIPA)
81
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent megapixels (36MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (204,800)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
has dual storage slots
terrible battery pack (760 shots)
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K-01 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K-1 as a Vlogging camera
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external microphone jack
does not contain selfie friendly display
more heavy than average (561 grams)
31
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external mic jack
display is not selfie friendly
heavier than others (1,010 grams)
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Pentax K-01 vs Pentax K-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-01 and Pentax K-1
 Pentax K-01Pentax K-1
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