
Considering that it's a mirrorless camera and that it's priced well below Pentax's advanced DSLR (the K-5), the K-01 boasts a fairly impressive feature set. Manual video controls, 60fps recording, a new AF system, and a new image processor are just some of the highlights of this camera!
The table below presents the key specifications in comparison with an entry level DSLR (Pentax K-r) and an advanced DSLR (Pentax K-5).
| Pentax K-01 | Pentax K-r | Pentax K-5 | |
| Type | MILC | DSLR | DSLR |
| CMOS Sensor Resolution | 16.28 MP | 12.4 MP | 16.28 MP |
| ISO Range (Expanded) | 100-12800 (100-25600) | 200-12800 (100-25600) | 100-12800 (80-51200) |
| Sensor size | 15.7 x 23.7 mm (APS-C) | APS-C | APS-C |
| Video Mode | 1080p: 30/25/24 FPS | 720p: 25 FPS | 1080p: 25 FPS 720p: 30/25 FPS VGA: 30/25 FPS MPEG4 AVC |
| Manual Video Controls | ISO/Shutter Speed/Aperture | None | None |
| AF During Video | Yes | No | No |
| Shutter Speeds | 30s-1/4000s | 30s-1/6000s | 30s-1/8000s |
| AF System and Modes | 81-point contrast detect, AF.S | 11-point phase detect, AF.S, AF.C, AF.A | 11-point phase detect with wavelength sensor, AF.S, AF.C |
| Max. Framerate | Hi: 6FPS (6 JPG thereafter framerate slows to 3FPS with unlimited buffer) | Hi: 6 FPS(25 JPG, 12 RAW), Lo: 2 FPS(Unlimited JPG, 36 RAW) | Hi: 7 FPS (25 JPG, 12 RAW) |
| LCD | 3-inch VGA | 3-inch VGA | 3-inch VGA |
| Built-In Flash | GN 12 | GN 12 | GN 13 |
| Shake Reduction | In-Body | In-Body | In-Body |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | Yes |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 121 x 79 x 59 mm | 125 x 97 x 68 mm | 130.5 x 96.5 x 72.5 mm |
| Weight w/Battery | 560g | 598g | 740g |
The full K-01 specifications can be viewed in our camera database, and you may also be interested in downloading the K-01 manual. Or, download the K-01 specification sheet.