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Pentax K-01 vs Pentax K-1 II

Portability
76
Imaging
57
Features
68
Overall
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Pentax K-01 front
 
Pentax K-1 Mark II front
Portability
55
Imaging
78
Features
82
Overall
79

Pentax K-01 vs Pentax K-1 II Key Specs

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
  • Launched May 2012
Pentax K-1 II
(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
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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.

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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.

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

 K-01 K-1 II 

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

 K-1 II K-01 
ReleasedFebruary 2018May 2012More modern by 69 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1037k921kSharper screen (+116k dot)

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

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

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.

Pentax K-01 vs Pentax K-1 II size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Pentax K-01 vs Pentax K-1 II sensor size comparison

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

Pentax K-01 vs Pentax K-1 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K-01 Portrait photography features
Pentax K-1 II Portrait photography features
74
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detect focus
delivers RAW files
86
manual focus
excellent megapixels (36 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax K-01 Street photography details
Pentax K-1 II Street photography details
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
more heavy than average (561 grams)
70
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
above average high ISO (819,200)
more heavy than competition (1,010g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax K-01
Sports photography with Pentax K-1 II
61
image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good battery life (540 per charge)
low frames per second (6.0 frames per second)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
77
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent megapixels (36MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.4 frames/s)
terrible battery pack (670 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K-01 Travel photography features
Pentax K-1 II Travel photography features
65
good battery life (540 per charge)
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
more heavy than average (561 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
53
weather proofing
excellent megapixels (36MP)
terrible battery pack (670 CIPA)
more heavy than competition (1,010 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K-01 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K-1 II as a Landscape photography camera
80
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (540 shots)
82
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF4 mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent megapixels (36 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
above average high ISO (819,200)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
two card slots
terrible battery pack (670 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K-01 Vlogging information
Pentax K-1 II Vlogging information
34
image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with microphone jack
display isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than average (561g)
32
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes microphone socket
does not posses selfie friendly display
more heavy than competition (1,010 grams)
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Pentax K-01 vs Pentax K-1 II Specifications

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