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FabioPirovano · 07-14-2017, 02:36 AM

I'm the owner of "Pentax K-01 16MP APS-C CMOS Mirrorless Digital Camera named The brick and I'm the owner of a beautiful K-30.. at same ISO (1600)I can say K 01 is performing far better
Anyone knows how I can find the same sensor in to a Reflex? K 5 ?

All the best

Not a Number · 07-14-2017, 03:18 AM

It is my understanding the K-01 and K-30 shared many components including the sensor.

Are you comparing RAW files or in-camera developed JPEGs? A lot could depend on the camera settings on the latter or even changes to the in-camera JPEG engine.

Pentax K-30 Review - Image Quality | PentaxForums.com Reviews

See also

Pentax K-01 Review - K-01/K-5 Sensor Comparison | PentaxForums.com Reviews

Adam · 07-14-2017, 03:48 AM

The K-5 is a bit better thanks to 14 bit raw, but ultimately all of the 16 MP bodies share the same sensor and have comparable image quality. You may have some sort of a settings issue on the K-30.

The latest 24 MP bodies pull comfortably ahead in terms of low light performance, and the latest KP can even go up to ISO 819,200.

The Squirrel Mafia · 07-14-2017, 06:44 AM

The K-5 has the same sensor with 14 bit RAW files. The K-5II & K-5IIs have the same sensor with 14bit RAW files & better AF performance. No AA filter on the K-5IIs for slightly sharper photos.

07-14-2017, 02:36 AM	#1
FabioPirovano Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Torino Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 75	Need the same sensor I'm the owner of "Pentax K-01 16MP APS-C CMOS Mirrorless Digital Camera named The brick and I'm the owner of a beautiful K-30.. at same ISO (1600)I can say K 01 is performing far better Anyone knows how I can find the same sensor in to a Reflex? K 5 ? All the best

07-14-2017, 03:48 AM	#3
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608	The K-5 is a bit better thanks to 14 bit raw, but ultimately all of the 16 MP bodies share the same sensor and have comparable image quality. You may have some sort of a settings issue on the K-30. The latest 24 MP bodies pull comfortably ahead in terms of low light performance, and the latest KP can even go up to ISO 819,200. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

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07-14-2017, 03:18 AM	#2
Not a Number Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 10,526	It is my understanding the K-01 and K-30 shared many components including the sensor. Are you comparing RAW files or in-camera developed JPEGs? A lot could depend on the camera settings on the latter or even changes to the in-camera JPEG engine. Pentax K-30 Review - Image Quality \| PentaxForums.com Reviews See also Pentax K-01 Review - K-01/K-5 Sensor Comparison \| PentaxForums.com Reviews

07-14-2017, 06:44 AM	#4
The Squirrel Mafia Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 3,058	The K-5 has the same sensor with 14 bit RAW files. The K-5II & K-5IIs have the same sensor with 14bit RAW files & better AF performance. No AA filter on the K-5IIs for slightly sharper photos.

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