Pentax K-01 vs Pentax K-7
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![Pentax K-01 front Pentax K-01 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Pentax-K-01/Pentax-K-01-front.jpg)
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Pentax K-01 vs Pentax K-7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 561g - 122 x 79 x 58mm
- Launched May 2012
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 2000 (Bump to 6400)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 750g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
- Revealed October 2009
- Successor is Pentax K-5
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Pentax K-01 vs Pentax K-7 Overview
Below, we are contrasting the Pentax K-01 and Pentax K-7, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR and they are both manufactured by Pentax. The resolution of the K-01 (16MP) and the K-7 (15MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).
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The K-01 was unveiled 2 years after the K-7 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-7 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the K-01 matches up vs the K-7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Pentax K-01 vs Pentax K-7 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-01 and Pentax K-7. The full galleries are provided at Pentax K-01 Gallery and Pentax K-7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K-01 over the Pentax K-7
K-01 | K-7 | |||
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Revealed | May 2012 | ![]() | October 2009 | More modern by 33 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-7 over the Pentax K-01
K-7 | K-01 |
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Common features in the Pentax K-01 and Pentax K-7
K-01 | K-7 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display measurement |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 921k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lacking Touch display |
Pentax K-01 vs Pentax K-7 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-01 comes with external measurements of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") along with a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs) and the Pentax K-7 has measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).
Analyze the Pentax K-01 and Pentax K-7 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the K-01 against the K-7.
![Pentax K-01 vs Pentax K-7 size comparison Pentax K-01 vs Pentax K-7 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-K-01-vs-Pentax-K-7-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the K-01 and K-7 is 76 and 60 respectively.
![Pentax K-01 vs Pentax K-7 top view buttons comparison Pentax K-01 vs Pentax K-7 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-K-01-vs-Pentax-K-7-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Pentax K-01 vs Pentax K-7 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing specifications. The pic underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the K-01 and K-7.
Plainly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Pentax K-01 to offer you more detail having an extra 1MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images much more aggressively. The fresher K-01 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
![Pentax K-01 vs Pentax K-7 sensor size comparison Pentax K-01 vs Pentax K-7 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Pentax-K-01-vs-Pentax-K-7-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Pentax K-01 vs Pentax K-7 Screen and ViewFinder
![Pentax K-01 vs Pentax K-7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Pentax K-01 vs Pentax K-7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-K-01-vs-Pentax-K-7-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Pentax K-01 vs Pentax K-7 Specifications
Pentax K-01 | Pentax K-7 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Pentax | Pentax |
Model | Pentax K-01 | Pentax K-7 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2012-05-30 | 2009-10-02 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Prime II |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 23.7 x 15.7mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 372.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 15 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4928 x 3264 | 4672 x 3104 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 2000 |
Max enhanced ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 81 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Pentax KAF2 | Pentax KAF2 |
Number of lenses | 151 | 151 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 921 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD monitor | TFT color LCD with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 6.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 13.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/180 secs | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 1536 x 1024 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 561 gr (1.24 pounds) | 750 gr (1.65 pounds) |
Dimensions | 122 x 79 x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") | 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 79 | 61 |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.7 | 22.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.9 | 10.6 |
DXO Low light score | 1135 | 536 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 540 photos | 980 photos |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | D-LI90 | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/MMC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $899 | $599 |