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Pentax K-01 vs Pentax KP

Portability
76
Imaging
57
Features
68
Overall
61
Pentax K-01 front
 
Pentax KP front
Portability
61
Imaging
68
Features
76
Overall
71

Pentax K-01 vs Pentax KP Key Specs

Pentax K-01
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 561g - 122 x 79 x 58mm
  • Released May 2012
Pentax KP
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 819200
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 703g - 132 x 101 x 76mm
  • Introduced January 2017
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Pentax K-01 vs Pentax KP Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Pentax K-01 and Pentax KP, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced DSLR and both of them are offered by Pentax. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the K-01 (16MP) and KP (24MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The K-01 was announced 5 years before the KP which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax KP being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the K-01 grades versus the KP in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-01 over the Pentax KP

 K-01 KP 

Reasons to pick Pentax KP over the Pentax K-01

 KP K-01 
IntroducedJanuary 2017May 2012More modern by 56 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Pentax K-01 and Pentax KP

 K-01 KP 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display size3"3"Same display size
Display resolution921k921kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Pentax K-01 vs Pentax KP Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-01 has got 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) whilst the Pentax KP has measurements of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") along with a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).

Compare the Pentax K-01 and Pentax KP in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the K-01 versus the KP.

Pentax K-01 vs Pentax KP size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K-01 and KP is 76 and 61 respectively.

Pentax K-01 vs Pentax KP top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-01 vs Pentax KP Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the K-01 and KP.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Pentax KP to resolve greater detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged K-01 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Pentax K-01 vs Pentax KP sensor size comparison

Pentax K-01 vs Pentax KP Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K-01 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax KP Portrait photography highlights
74
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
80
focusing manually
good resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax K-01
Street photography with Pentax KP
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
more heavy than competition in class (561g)
76
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
above average ISO range (819,200)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K-01 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax KP as a Sports photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good battery life (540 per charge)
slow fps (6.0 fps)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
72
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/24,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
not so great battery life (390 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K-01 Travel photography info
Pentax KP Travel photography info
65
good battery life (540 shots)
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
more heavy than competition in class (561 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
62
environment proofing
good resolution (24MP)
flash built-in
not so great battery life (390 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K-01 Landscape photography details
Pentax KP Landscape photography details
80
focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (540 CIPA)
78
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (819,200)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
not so great battery life (390 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax K-01
Vlogging with Pentax KP
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external microphone socket
screen is not selfie friendly
more heavy than competition in class (561 grams)
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone socket
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Pentax K-01 vs Pentax KP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-01 and Pentax KP
 Pentax K-01Pentax KP
General Information
Make Pentax Pentax
Model type Pentax K-01 Pentax KP
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Released 2012-05-30 2017-01-26
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - PRIME IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 372.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4928 x 3264 6016 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 12800 819200
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 81 27
Cross type focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support Pentax KAF2 Pentax KAF2
Amount of lenses 151 151
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 921k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.63x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/6000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/24000s
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual, wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest 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 (60i, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 561g (1.24 lb) 703g (1.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 122 x 79 x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") 132 x 101 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 79 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.9 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1135 not tested
Other
Battery life 540 pictures 390 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI90 D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Card slots One One
Cost at release $899 $747