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Pentax K-01 vs Pentax P70

Portability
76
Imaging
57
Features
68
Overall
61
Pentax K-01 front
 
Pentax Optio P70 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Pentax K-01 vs Pentax P70 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 P70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-110mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 155g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Launched March 2009
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Pentax K-01 vs Pentax P70 Overview

Below is a extended assessment of the Pentax K-01 versus Pentax P70, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both built by Pentax. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the K-01 (16MP) and P70 (12MP) and the K-01 (APS-C) and P70 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The K-01 was revealed 3 years later than the P70 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax P70 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the K-01 grades against the P70 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-01 over the Pentax P70

 K-01 P70 
LaunchedMay 2012March 2009More recent by 40 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax P70 over the Pentax K-01

 P70 K-01 

Common features in the Pentax K-01 and Pentax P70

 K-01 P70 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Pentax K-01 vs Pentax P70 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Pentax K-01 features physical measurements of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs) and the Pentax P70 has specifications of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax K-01 versus Pentax P70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the K-01 vs the P70.

Pentax K-01 vs Pentax P70 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-01 and P70 is 76 and 95 respectively.

Pentax K-01 vs Pentax P70 top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-01 vs Pentax P70 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements simply by researching specs. The visual below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the K-01 and P70.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The K-01 with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Pentax K-01 will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher K-01 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Pentax K-01 vs Pentax P70 sensor size comparison

Pentax K-01 vs Pentax P70 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K-01 vs Pentax P70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax K-01
Portrait photography with Pentax P70
74
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detect focus
saves RAW files
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not available
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax K-01 as a Street photography camera
Pentax P70 as a Street photography camera
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
heavier than competition (561 grams)
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than average in class (155 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax K-01
Sports photography with Pentax P70
61
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
better than average battery (540 shots)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
does not have phase detect auto focus
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K-01 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax P70 as a Travel photography camera
65
better than average battery (540 per charge)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
heavier than competition (561 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
56
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (155g)
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K-01 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax P70 as a Landscape photography camera
80
manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (540 CIPA)
32
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K-01 Vlogging highlights
Pentax P70 Vlogging highlights
34
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic support
display isn't selfie friendly
heavier than competition (561 grams)
25
decently wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
heavier than average in class (155g)
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Pentax K-01 vs Pentax P70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-01 and Pentax P70
 Pentax K-01Pentax Optio P70
General Information
Brand Pentax Pentax
Model type Pentax K-01 Pentax Optio P70
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Released 2012-05-30 2009-03-02
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 372.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4928 x 3264 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 81 9
Lens
Lens support Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-110mm (3.9x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Available lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 secs -
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) 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (15 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 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 grams (1.24 pounds) 155 grams (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 122 x 79 x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9")
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 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI90 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $899 $200