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Pentax K-01 vs Pentax K-7

Portability
76
Imaging
57
Features
68
Overall
61
Pentax K-01 front
 
Pentax K-7 front
Portability
60
Imaging
54
Features
69
Overall
60

Pentax K-01 vs Pentax K-7 Key Specs

Pentax K-01
(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
Pentax K-7
(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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Reasons to pick Pentax K-01 over the Pentax K-7

 K-01 K-7 
RevealedMay 2012October 2009More modern by 33 months

Reasons to pick Pentax K-7 over the Pentax K-01

 K-7 K-01 

Common features in the Pentax K-01 and Pentax K-7

 K-01 K-7 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Display resolution921k921kIdentical 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).

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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

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K-01 vs Pentax K-7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K-01 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax K-7 Portrait photography highlights
74
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
72
focusing manually
MP count good (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax K-01 Street photography advice
Pentax K-7 Street photography advice
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
heavier than competitors in class (561g)
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K-01 Sports photography details
Pentax K-7 Sports photography details
61
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great battery (540 CIPA)
slow frames per second (6.0 frames per second)
does not have phase detect autofocus
69
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
weather proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K-01 Travel photography details
Pentax K-7 Travel photography details
65
great battery (540 per charge)
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
heavier than competitors in class (561 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
64
weather proof
MP count good (15MP)
built-in flash
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax K-01
Landscape photography with Pentax K-7
80
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
great battery (540 shots)
77
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K-01 Vlogging advice
Pentax K-7 Vlogging advice
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes mic jack
display is not selfie friendly
heavier than competitors in class (561 grams)
25
image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection autofocus
does not contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
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Pentax K-01 vs Pentax K-7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-01 and Pentax K-7
 Pentax K-01Pentax K-7
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