Pentax K-01 vs Pentax K-S1
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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)
![Pentax K-S1 front Pentax K-S1 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Pentax-K-S1/Pentax-K-S1-front.jpg)
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Pentax K-01 vs Pentax K-S1 Key Specs
(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
- Announced May 2012
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 51200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 558g - 121 x 93 x 70mm
- Launched August 2014
- Successor is Pentax K-S2
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Pentax K-01 vs Pentax K-S1 Overview
Here is a complete review of the Pentax K-01 and Pentax K-S1, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR and both of them are sold by Pentax. The resolution of the K-01 (16MP) and the K-S1 (20MP) is fairly close and they feature the same exact sensor size (APS-C).
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The K-01 was launched 3 years before the K-S1 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-S1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the K-01 scores vs the K-S1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Pentax K-01 vs Pentax K-S1 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-01 and Pentax K-S1. The complete galleries are available at Pentax K-01 Gallery and Pentax K-S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K-01 over the Pentax K-S1
K-01 | K-S1 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-S1 over the Pentax K-01
K-S1 | K-01 | |||
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Launched | August 2014 | ![]() | May 2012 | Fresher by 27 months |
Common features in the Pentax K-01 and Pentax K-S1
K-01 | K-S1 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display size |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 921k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch display |
Pentax K-01 vs Pentax K-S1 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Pentax K-01 offers outer dimensions of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") having a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs) and the Pentax K-S1 has specifications of 121mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") with a weight of 558 grams (1.23 lbs).
Check out the Pentax K-01 and Pentax K-S1 in the latest 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)
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the K-01 vs the K-S1.
![Pentax K-01 vs Pentax K-S1 size comparison Pentax K-01 vs Pentax K-S1 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-K-01-vs-Pentax-K-S1-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the K-01 and K-S1 is 76 and 69 respectively.
![Pentax K-01 vs Pentax K-S1 top view buttons comparison Pentax K-01 vs Pentax K-S1 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-K-01-vs-Pentax-K-S1-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Pentax K-01 vs Pentax K-S1 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing technical specs. The visual below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-01 and K-S1.
As you have seen, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Pentax K-S1 to render more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The older K-01 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
![Pentax K-01 vs Pentax K-S1 sensor size comparison Pentax K-01 vs Pentax K-S1 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Pentax-K-01-vs-Pentax-K-S1-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Pentax K-01 vs Pentax K-S1 Screen and ViewFinder
![Pentax K-01 vs Pentax K-S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Pentax K-01 vs Pentax K-S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-K-01-vs-Pentax-K-S1-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-S1 Specifications
Pentax K-01 | Pentax K-S1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Pentax | Pentax |
Model type | Pentax K-01 | Pentax K-S1 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2012-05-30 | 2014-08-27 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Prime MII |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 23.7 x 15.7mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 372.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4928 x 3264 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 51200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 81 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Pentax KAF2 | Pentax KAF2 |
Total lenses | 151 | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 921k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/6000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 6.0 frames/s | 5.4 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync | Auto, auto + redeye, on, on + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/180s | - |
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 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 561 gr (1.24 lbs) | 558 gr (1.23 lbs) |
Dimensions | 122 x 79 x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") | 121 x 93 x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 79 | 78 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.7 | 23.5 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.9 | 13.0 |
DXO Low light rating | 1135 | 1061 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 540 shots | 410 shots |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | D-LI90 | D-LI109 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $899 | $339 |