Pentax K-01 vs Pentax K-1 II
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Pentax K-01 vs Pentax K-1 II Key Specs
(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
- Launched May 2012
(Full Review)
- 36MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 819200
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF4 Mount
- 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
- Released February 2018
- Old Model is Pentax K-1

Pentax K-01 vs Pentax K-1 II Overview
Its time to look more in depth at the Pentax K-01 versus Pentax K-1 II, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR and both are sold by Pentax. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the K-01 (16MP) and K-1 II (36MP) and the K-01 (APS-C) and K-1 II (Full frame) posses different sensor sizes.

The K-01 was launched 6 years prior to the K-1 II which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-1 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the K-01 grades against the K-1 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Pentax K-01 vs Pentax K-1 II Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-01 and Pentax K-1 Mark II. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax K-01 Gallery and Pentax K-1 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K-01 over the Pentax K-1 II
K-01 | K-1 II |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 II over the Pentax K-01
K-1 II | K-01 | |||
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Released | February 2018 | ![]() | May 2012 | More modern by 69 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen dimensions | 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 II
K-01 | K-1 II | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither provides Touch screen |
Pentax K-01 vs Pentax K-1 II Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-01 provides physical 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 II has measurements of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).
Analyze the Pentax K-01 versus Pentax K-1 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the K-01 against the K-1 II.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-01 and K-1 II is 76 and 55 respectively.

Pentax K-01 vs Pentax K-1 II Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by going through specifications. The picture underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the K-01 and K-1 II.
To sum up, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The K-01 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Pentax K-1 II will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 20 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged K-01 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

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Pentax K-01 vs Pentax K-1 II Specifications
Pentax K-01 | Pentax K-1 Mark II | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Pentax | Pentax |
Model | Pentax K-01 | Pentax K-1 Mark II |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2012-05-30 | 2018-02-22 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | PRIME IV |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 23.7 x 15.7mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
Sensor surface area | 372.1mm² | 861.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 36 megapixel |
Anti aliasing 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 | 819200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 81 | 33 |
Cross focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Pentax KAF2 | Pentax KAF4 |
Total lenses | 151 | 151 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3.2 inches |
Display resolution | 921 thousand dots | 1,037 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 6.0 frames/s | 4.4 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | 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 | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/180 seconds | 1/200 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | 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 |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Built-in |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 561 grams (1.24 lbs) | 1010 grams (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 score | 79 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.9 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 1135 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 540 photographs | 670 photographs |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | D-LI90 | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) |
Card slots | 1 | 2 |
Cost at release | $899 | $1,737 |