Pentax K-01 vs Pentax K10D
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Pentax K-01 vs Pentax K10D 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)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
- Launched December 2006
- Replacement is Pentax K20D
Pentax K-01 vs Pentax K10D Overview
Lets look a bit more in depth at the Pentax K-01 and Pentax K10D, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR and both of them are sold by Pentax. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the K-01 (16MP) and K10D (10MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (APS-C).
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe K-01 was launched 5 years later than the K10D and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K10D being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the K-01 grades vs the K10D with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Pentax K-01 vs Pentax K10D Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-01 & Pentax K10D. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax K-01 Gallery & Pentax K10D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K-01 over the Pentax K10D
K-01 | K10D | |||
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Launched | May 2012 | December 2006 | More recent by 67 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 210k | Sharper screen (+711k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax K10D over the Pentax K-01
K10D | K-01 |
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Common features in the Pentax K-01 and Pentax K10D
K-01 | K10D | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Pentax K-01 vs Pentax K10D Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and volume. The Pentax K-01 comes with outside measurements of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") with a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs) whilst the Pentax K10D has sizing of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).
Analyze the Pentax K-01 and Pentax K10D in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the K-01 against the K10D.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the K-01 and K10D is 76 and 59 respectively.
Pentax K-01 vs Pentax K10D Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing a spec sheet. The visual below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the K-01 and K10D.
Clearly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Pentax K-01 to render greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern K-01 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Pentax K-01 vs Pentax K10D Specifications
Pentax K-01 | Pentax K10D | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Pentax | Pentax |
Model type | Pentax K-01 | Pentax K10D |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2012-05-30 | 2006-12-15 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 23.7 x 15.7mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 372.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4928 x 3264 | 3872 x 2592 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
Max enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 81 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Pentax KAF2 | Pentax KAF2 |
Total lenses | 151 | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
Resolution of display | 921 thousand dot | 210 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 6.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Auto Red Eye |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/180s | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) | - |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 561 gr (1.24 lbs) | 793 gr (1.75 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 122 x 79 x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") | 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 79 | 66 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.7 | 22.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.9 | 11.6 |
DXO Low light rating | 1135 | 522 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 540 pictures | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | D-LI90 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $899 | $700 |