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Pentax K-01

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User ratings:
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36 user ratings
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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Pros

  • cheaper and more portable options
  • sturdy
  • solid camera

Cons

  • autofocus is disabled during recording
  • disables the built-in flash
  • autofocus while shooting video is a laborious process

Key specs

  • CMOS
  • APS-C
  • 23.7x15.7 mm
  • 16 Mpx
  • 4928, 3264 px
  • Pentax KAF2
  • 4
  • Face detection
  • 3.0 in
  • no

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Pentax K-01 - Pros & Cons

Pentax K-01

Pros

  • cheaper and more portable options
  • sturdy
  • solid camera
  • plenty of user-friendly features
  • results are relatively clear and artifact-free
  • It has a great feel compared to competitors
  • It was good seeing direct access for ISO and white balance
  • keys and controls are nicely labeled
  • The screen is quite sharp and bright with good colour and viewing angles

Cons

  • autofocus is disabled during recording
  • disables the built-in flash
  • autofocus while shooting video is a laborious process
  • K-01 s battery charger is a rather chunky block
  • lack of an optical viewfinder on a camera of this price
  • photos were a mixed lot
  • its tiny sensor and ridiculously high price
  • s another small hinged door on the opposite side for a mic input
  • the position of the mode dial is a little bit of a stretch for your hand
  • Focus speed is certainly slower than other mirrorless cameras
  • bright sunlight can make it difficult to see the screen

Pentax K-01 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
3 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
12800
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
16 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
4928 x 3264 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Pentax K-01 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCMOS
Image sensor formatAPS-C
Sensor size0.93 in
Sensor photo detectors16.0 Mpx
Effective pixels16.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h
  • 1:1
  • 4:3
  • 3:2
  • 16:9
Max resolution4928 x 3264 px
Other resolutions
  • 4352x3264
  • 4224x2816
  • 4928x2776
  • 4224x2376
  • 3840x2880
  • 3456x2304
  • 3456x1944
  • 3264x3264
  • 3072x2304
  • 2880x2880
  • 2688x1792
  • 2688x1512
  • 2304x2304
  • 2304x1728
  • 1728x1728
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Optics and focus
Lens mountPentax KAF2
Magnification (Crop factor)1.5 x
Maximum aperture4
Contrast autofocusyes
Contrast adjustmentyes
Autofocus in recording modeno
Focal length multiplier1.5x
AutofocusFace detection
Manual focusyes
Number of focus points81
Max number of AF points (incl. assistant)81
Image stabiliserBuilt-in
Phase detection autofocusno
Number of AF points (contrast)81
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Photography features
Camera shutter typeElectronic
Minimum shutter speed30.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s
Shutter priorityyes
Aperture priorityyes
Manual exposure modeyes
Number of exposures1
Exposure compensation plus3
Exposure compensation minus-3
Expousure compensation steps1/2
AE EV steps1/2
Continuous shootingyes
Self-timer delay
  • 2
  • 12
Histogramyes
AE frames3
WB BracketingNo
Subject / scene modesyes
Flash sync speed1/180s
Built-in flashyes
Flash range12
Flash modes
  • Redeye Reduction
  • Slow Sync
External flash connectionHot shoe
Flash metering systemP-TTL
External flashyes
Continuous drive6.0 fps
Scene modes
  • Candlelight
  • Children
  • Museum
  • Night
  • Portrait
  • Snow
  • Sunset
  • Landscape
Self-timeryes
Metering modes
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
Manual settingsyes
Self-timer options
  • 2
  • 12
Speed (JPEG)6.0 fps
Exposure bracketing0.3 - 3.0±EV
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
Microphone typeStereo
Speaker typeMono
Voice recordingyes
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Dimensions
Weight16.93 oz
Width4.76 in
Height3.11 in
Depth2.32 in
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Power
Power source typeBattery
Battery life (CIPA)540
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Number of batteries supported1
On/off switchyes
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Other features
Timelapse recordingyes
GPSno
Orientation sensoryes
Calendaryes
Album organizationyes
Energy Star certifiedno
Frameyes
Tripod mounting supportedyes
On Screen Display (OSD) languages
  • CHI
  • CHI
  • CZE
  • DAN
  • DEU
  • DUT
  • ENG
  • ESP
  • FIN
  • FRE
  • GRE
  • HUN
  • ITA
  • JPN
  • KOR
  • POL
  • POR
  • RUS
  • SWE
  • TUR
Image editing modesRotating
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Image
ISO
  • 100
  • 12800
ISO Autoyes
ISO minimum100
ISO maximum12800
Boosted ISO minimum100
Boosted ISO maximum25600
Maximum image resolution4912 x 3264 px
White balance presets9
White balance modes
  • Cloudy
  • Daylight
  • Fine
  • Flash
  • Fluorescent
  • Manual
  • Shade
  • Tungsten
Custom white balanceyes
Supported image file formats
  • JPEG
  • RAW
Image stabilizeryes
Image stabilization typeSensor-shift
Supported aspect ratios
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
Uncompressed formatRAW
HDRyes
AEB/HDR supportyes
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size3.0 in
Articulated LCDno
Screen technologyLCD TFT
Screen dots921000
Touch screenno
Live viewyes
ViewfinderNone
Viewfinder coverage100.0 %
Separate info displayno
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Videography features
Maximum resolution1920 x 1080 px
Video recordingyes
Recording resolutions
  • 640 x 480
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1920 x 1080
HD typeFull HD
Supported video file formats
  • H.264
  • MPEG-4
Analog signal format system
  • NTSC
  • PAL
Camera playbackMovie
Max resolution (highest frame rate)1280 x 720
Max frame rate (highest resolution)30.0 fps
Max frame rate (regardless of res.)60.0 fps
Motion JPEG frame rate30.0 fps
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Design
Body typeMILC
Body materialAluminium
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Black,Silver
  • White
  • Yellow
Anti-dust systemyes
Environmentally sealedno
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Storage
Compatible memory cards
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Memory slots1
Storage types
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Camera file system
  • DCF 2.0
  • Exif 2.3
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Connectivity
Mini HDMI Type Cyes
HDMI ports quantity1
HDMI connector typeMini
USB version2.0
DC-in jackyes
Remote controlyes
NFCno
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)no
Firewireno

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Pentax K-01 Pentax - Editorial Reviews (31)

3.5
Based on 31 reviews
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Pentax K-01 interchangeable lens camera
4.0

The Pentax K-01 doesn't look and feel like a typical mirrorless camera, and there's a lot to like about it.

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Published: 13.06.2012
Pentax K-01 Review

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Published: 10.04.2012
Pentax K-01 Review | Photography Blog
3.5

The Pentax K-01 is a new compact system camera with a uniquely distinctive design. The K-01 has a 16 megapixel sensor, 3 inch LCD screen, 1080p movies, ISO range of 100-25600 and full manual controls. Read our in-depth Pentax K-01 review to find out what we thought of this daring entry into the competitive mirrorless camera market...

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Published: 06.04.2012
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Pentax K-01 Review: Pentax K-01
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WIRED
Published: 29.05.2012
Review: Pentax K-01
3.5

The K-01 is the best-looking camera here. Thank industrial designer Marc Newson, who simplified the exterior and controls while preserving Pentax's K lens mount and finding room for advanced guts that exceed the company's top DSLR in some areas

Pentax K-01 Review: Pentax K-01
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Brisbane Times
Published: 30.05.2012
Review: Pentax K-01

This is a perplexing camera. The point of the compact-system category is to get DSLR image quality in a smaller body.

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The Verge
Published: 10.07.2012
Pentax K-01 review
3.3

Does the K-01's performance justify its excessive size and price?

Pentax K-01 Pentax K-01 review: Top Quality in an Eccentric Package
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TechnoBuffalo
Published: 22.06.2012
Pentax K-01 review: Top Quality in an Eccentric Package

The Pentax K-01 is an odd duck that breaches the borders of traditional digital camera aesthetics. That's because this mirrorless nonconformist was designed by Marc Newson, a popular name in contemporary product design. Though Newson has designed everything from watches to boats, the Pentax K-01 was his first project of the digital imaging persuasion. The Pentax K-01 is certainly unlike...

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Published: 02.05.2012
Pentax K-01
4.4

A sophisticated mirrorless camera with an ASP-C sized sensor and the ability to use Pentax K-mount lenses.

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The Sydney Morning Herald
Published: 30.05.2012
Review: Pentax K-01

This is a perplexing camera. The point of the compact-system category is to get DSLR image quality in a smaller body.

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PCMAG
Published: 17.02.2016
Pentax K-1 Review
3.5

The long-awaited full-frame Pentax K-1 camera delivers superb image quality, but its frame rate and autofocus system will disappoint action photographers.

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Published: 24.05.2012
Pentax K-01 review
3.0

Is the K-01 a knock out blow to its rivals?

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Published: 05.07.2016
Pentax K-1 Review
4.2

To say that a full-frame Pentax DSLR is one of the most anticipated cameras of all-time is probably an understatement. With the arrival of the K-1, Pentaxians have finally had their wish granted, with an impressively spec'd camera at a relatively low price. We've been testing extensively to bring you our in-depth review. Read more

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Published: 24.01.2013
The Pentax K-01: It’s A Hybrid But Not A Prius

“Halfway through any work, one is often tempted to go off on a tangent... Finally, you would only produce something hybrid.”—Barbara Hepworth  

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Published: 25.06.2012
Pentax K-01 Review
3.0

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