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Pentax K-01 vs Pentax K110D

Portability
76
Imaging
57
Features
68
Overall
61
Pentax K-01 front
 
Pentax K110D front
Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
30
Overall
39

Pentax K-01 vs Pentax K110D 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
  • Revealed May 2012
Pentax K110D
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 585g - 129 x 93 x 70mm
  • Revealed May 2006
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Pentax K-01 vs Pentax K110D Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Pentax K-01 versus Pentax K110D, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are built by Pentax. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the K-01 (16MP) and K110D (6MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The K-01 was announced 6 years after the K110D which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K110D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the K-01 grades against the K110D for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-01 over the Pentax K110D

 K-01 K110D 
RevealedMay 2012May 2006More modern by 74 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k210kSharper display (+711k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K110D over the Pentax K-01

 K110D K-01 

Common features in the Pentax K-01 and Pentax K110D

 K-01 K110D 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Pentax K-01 vs Pentax K110D Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-01 enjoys outer dimensions of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") with a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs) and the Pentax K110D has proportions of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") with a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs).

Compare the Pentax K-01 versus Pentax K110D in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the K-01 compared to the K110D.

Pentax K-01 vs Pentax K110D size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K-01 and K110D is 76 and 67 respectively.

Pentax K-01 vs Pentax K110D top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-01 vs Pentax K110D Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching technical specs. The image here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-01 and K110D.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Pentax K-01 to render greater detail with its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The younger K-01 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Pentax K-01 vs Pentax K110D sensor size comparison

Pentax K-01 vs Pentax K110D Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K-01 vs Pentax K110D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K-01 Portrait photography factors
Pentax K110D Portrait photography factors
74
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
51
focusing manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax K-01
Street photography with Pentax K110D
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
more heavy than competition in class (561 grams)
56
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax K-01
Sports photography with Pentax K110D
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
better than average battery life (540 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
has no phase detect autofocus
39
decent sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K-01 Travel photography factors
Pentax K110D Travel photography factors
65
better than average battery life (540 CIPA)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
more heavy than competition in class (561 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
45
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K-01 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K110D as a Landscape photography camera
80
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (540 CIPA)
46
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax K-01
Vlogging with Pentax K110D
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external microphone port
display isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than competition in class (561 grams)
9
no video
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Pentax K-01 vs Pentax K110D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-01 and Pentax K110D
 Pentax K-01Pentax K110D
General Information
Make Pentax Pentax
Model Pentax K-01 Pentax K110D
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2012-05-30 2006-05-22
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact 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 area 372.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 6MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 4928 x 3264 3008 x 2008
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Highest boosted ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 81 11
Lens
Lens mounting type Pentax KAF2 Pentax KAF
Available lenses 151 151
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 921k dot 210k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180s 1/180s
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) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 561 grams (1.24 lbs) 585 grams (1.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 122 x 79 x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") 129 x 93 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI90 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC card
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $899 $1,000