Pentax K-01 vs Pentax E90
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Pentax K-01 vs Pentax E90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 561g - 122 x 79 x 58mm
- Launched May 2012
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 32-95mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 145g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
- Announced January 2010
Pentax K-01 vs Pentax E90 Overview
The following is a in-depth comparison of the Pentax K-01 vs Pentax E90, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are designed by Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the K-01 (16MP) and E90 (10MP) and the K-01 (APS-C) and E90 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe K-01 was announced 2 years after the E90 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax E90 being a Compact camera.
Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the K-01 scores versus the E90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Pentax K-01 vs Pentax E90 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-01 and Pentax Optio E90. The whole galleries are available at Pentax K-01 Gallery and Pentax E90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K-01 over the Pentax E90
K-01 | E90 | |||
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Announced | May 2012 | January 2010 | Newer by 29 months | |
Manually focus | More exact focus | |||
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Pentax K-01
E90 | K-01 |
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Common features in the Pentax K-01 and Pentax E90
K-01 | E90 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Pentax K-01 vs Pentax E90 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Pentax K-01 features 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 E90 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).
Compare the Pentax K-01 vs Pentax E90 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the K-01 versus the E90.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K-01 and E90 is 76 and 94 respectively.
Pentax K-01 vs Pentax E90 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over a spec sheet. The picture here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the K-01 and E90.
As you can see, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The K-01 with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Pentax K-01 will offer extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger K-01 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
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Pentax K-01 vs Pentax E90 Specifications
Pentax K-01 | Pentax Optio E90 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Pentax | Pentax |
Model type | Pentax K-01 | Pentax Optio E90 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2012-05-30 | 2010-01-25 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Prime |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.7 x 15.7mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 372.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4928 x 3264 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 81 | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Pentax KAF2 | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 32-95mm (3.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 6cm |
Amount of lenses | 151 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 921 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 6.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/180 secs | - |
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) | 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 561g (1.24 lbs) | 145g (0.32 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 122 x 79 x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") | 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") |
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 photographs | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | D-LI90 | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $899 | $100 |