K-01 DxoMark Review up

**Clarkey** · 03-30-2012, 05:14 PM

They seem very happy.

Adam · 03-30-2012, 05:15 PM

Thanks, will post about this soon!

Adam · 03-30-2012, 05:52 PM

Posted: Pentax K-01: The Second-Best Mirrorless Camera - Pentax Camera News & Rumors - PentaxForums.com

Laurentiu Cristofor · 03-30-2012, 10:18 PM

As expected, the performance is pretty close to the K-5.

**monochrome** · 03-30-2012, 10:51 PM

This thread better get 4000 posts.

JohnBee · 03-30-2012, 11:07 PM

I noticed the K-01 showing improvements at the sensor NR level of things. I'm wondering if this is a result of improvements with Pentax's noise reduction technology or a result of sensor improvements? Either way, I hope its the former so we can expect the same improvements applied in the K-3's upcoming sensor(fingers crossed)

RonHendriks1966 · 03-31-2012, 03:42 AM

Good to read. Not al a surprise, since the sensor is very good as we all know.

One complain is offcourse not having a viewfinder and being large. Just looked at two others that also lack viewfinder, but are small:
DxOMark - Compare cameras side by side

I prefer a larger camera

thibs · 03-31-2012, 03:53 AM

They also tested pancakes and they aren't happy at all with'em

**Rondec** · 03-31-2012, 04:22 AM

Originally posted by thibs

They also tested pancakes and they aren't happy at all with'em

I really don't understand their lens testing, particularly the score generated at the end. Klaus on Photozone is a lot more transparent and he likes the Da limiteds just fine.

thibs · 03-31-2012, 04:25 AM

Originally posted by Rondec

I really don't understand their lens testing, particularly the score generated at the end. Klaus on Photozone is a lot more transparent and he likes the Da limiteds just fine.

Yep, I agree but that's why I brought this. I wanna know more about their testing...

GegC · 03-31-2012, 05:19 AM

OK, I was playing with this camera in the shop sort of promotion. Is fantastic but absolutely useless in Australian sun. (like all viewfinder less camera).
You simply can not see LCD display. She has simpler menus layout then my K5 and in my opinion is more user friendly. But not in sunny days...

Kunzite · 03-31-2012, 05:25 AM

Originally posted by Rondec

I really don't understand their lens testing, particularly the score generated at the end. Klaus on Photozone is a lot more transparent and he likes the Da limiteds just fine.

They also don't understand lens testing

Should I believe my 70mm Limited is no better than a Canikon kit zoom?

glanglois · 03-31-2012, 08:48 AM

Originally posted by monochrome

This thread better get 4000 posts.

If so, 3,517 will be about the lack of a VF .....

Na Horuk · 03-31-2012, 01:20 PM

I find it odd that it has a lower bit depth than the K-5? Or did I misunderstand that somehow? Thought they had the same physical sensor.

ElJamoquio · 03-31-2012, 02:04 PM

So why wasn't this sensor up to the k-5 performance? I know it's still a good rating, but the k-5 was definitively better.

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Laurentiu Cristofor Banned Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: WA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,055	As expected, the performance is pretty close to the K-5.

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JohnBee Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Newrfoundland Photos: Albums Posts: 4,667	I noticed the K-01 showing improvements at the sensor NR level of things. I'm wondering if this is a result of improvements with Pentax's noise reduction technology or a result of sensor improvements? Either way, I hope its the former so we can expect the same improvements applied in the K-3's upcoming sensor(fingers crossed)

03-31-2012, 03:42 AM	#7
RonHendriks1966 Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,675	Good to read. Not al a surprise, since the sensor is very good as we all know. One complain is offcourse not having a viewfinder and being large. Just looked at two others that also lack viewfinder, but are small: DxOMark - Compare cameras side by side I prefer a larger camera

03-31-2012, 03:53 AM	#8
thibs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Photos: Albums Posts: 7,001	They also tested pancakes and they aren't happy at all with'em

03-31-2012, 04:22 AM	#9
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,663	Originally posted by thibs They also tested pancakes and they aren't happy at all with'em I really don't understand their lens testing, particularly the score generated at the end. Klaus on Photozone is a lot more transparent and he likes the Da limiteds just fine.

03-31-2012, 04:25 AM	#10
thibs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Photos: Albums Posts: 7,001	Originally posted by Rondec I really don't understand their lens testing, particularly the score generated at the end. Klaus on Photozone is a lot more transparent and he likes the Da limiteds just fine. Yep, I agree but that's why I brought this. I wanna know more about their testing...

03-31-2012, 05:19 AM	#11
GegC New Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Melbourne Posts: 1	OK, I was playing with this camera in the shop sort of promotion. Is fantastic but absolutely useless in Australian sun. (like all viewfinder less camera). You simply can not see LCD display. She has simpler menus layout then my K5 and in my opinion is more user friendly. But not in sunny days...

03-31-2012, 05:25 AM	#12
Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	Originally posted by Rondec I really don't understand their lens testing, particularly the score generated at the end. Klaus on Photozone is a lot more transparent and he likes the Da limiteds just fine. They also don't understand lens testing Should I believe my 70mm Limited is no better than a Canikon kit zoom?

03-31-2012, 08:48 AM	#13
glanglois Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Madison, Wis., USA Posts: 1,506	Originally posted by monochrome This thread better get 4000 posts. If so, 3,517 will be about the lack of a VF .....

03-31-2012, 01:20 PM	#14
Na Horuk Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Slovenia, probably Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,186	I find it odd that it has a lower bit depth than the K-5? Or did I misunderstand that somehow? Thought they had the same physical sensor.

03-31-2012, 02:04 PM	#15
ElJamoquio Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 4,873	So why wasn't this sensor up to the k-5 performance? I know it's still a good rating, but the k-5 was definitively better.