Pentax
K-01
 vs
Pentax
K-r

Pentax K-01

53

  
Pentax K-r

49

  
Winner

Pentax K-01

Reasons to buy the Pentax K-01

Size
 Really small
Standard size 122x79x58 mm
Image stabilization
 Image stabilization
Sensor shift
Light sensitivity
 High ISO
12,800 ISO
Supports 24p
 24p movies
For that film look
HDR
 In-camera HDR
Combines multiple exposures
External mic jack
 External mic jack
Record higher quality audio with a microphone
 
Runner-up

Pentax K-r

Reasons to buy the Pentax K-r

Image stabilization
 Image stabilization
Sensor shift
Light sensitivity
 High ISO
12,800 ISO
HDR
 In-camera HDR
Combines multiple exposures
Badge
 Built-in focus motor
Autofocuses with more lenses
Badge
 Phase detection autofocus
fast and accurate
 

differences

Advantages of the Pentax K-01
External mic jack Has an external mic jack Yes vs No
Help
 Record high quality audio with an external microphone
Supports 24p Supports 24p Yes vs No
Help
 Get that real film feel
Movie format Higher resolution movies 1080p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 25fps
Help
 Shoots higher resolution Full HD (1080p) video at a higher frame rate
Focus points Many more focus points 81 vs 11
Help
 Set focus accurately within the frame
Overall image quality Better image quality 79.0 vs 72.0
Help
 Around 10% better image quality
Size Smaller 122x79x58 mm vs 125x97x68 mm
Help
 More than 30% smaller
True resolution Higher true resolution 16.1 MP vs 12.2 MP
Help
 Capture more than 30% more detail in your photos
Low light performance Lower noise at high ISO 1,135 ISO vs 755 ISO
Help
 The K-01 has a slight edge (0.6 f-stops) in low noise, high ISO performance
Dynamic range More dynamic range 12.9 EV vs 12.4 EV
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 0.5 f-stops more dynamic range
Color depth Better color depth 23.7 bits vs 22.9 bits
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 Distinguishes 0.8 more bits of color
Thickness Thinner 2.3" vs 2.7"
Help
 More than 10% thinner
Battery life Slightly longer battery life 500 shots vs 470 shots
Help
 Around 10% more shots per battery charge
Weight Slightly lighter 561 g vs 598 g
Help
 Around 10% lighter
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Advantages of the Pentax K-r
Autofocus Faster autofocus Phase detection vs Contrast detection
Help
 Catch candid moments easily
Viewfinder Has a viewfinder Pentamirror vs None
Help
 A viewfinder can help save battery life by keeping the screen turned off
Fastest shutter speed Faster max shutter speed 1/6000s vs 1/4000s
Help
 More than 30% faster max shutter speed
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent digital cameras, and ignoring price

Pentax K-01 Pentax K-01
53 vs 49
Explain scores
Pentax K-r Pentax K-r
Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Pentax K-01. This recommendation, however, should be taken with a grain of salt since it doesn't always make sense to compare a mirrorless interchangeable-lens with a entry-level DSLR.

similarities

Compared to recent digital cameras

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Sensor size Large sensors Help
K-01:APS-C 23.7x15.7mm
K-r:APS-C 23.6x15.8mm
HDR In-camera HDR Help
Combines multiple exposures
Light sensitivity Very good maximum light sensitivity Help
12,800 ISO
Interchangeable lenses Both support interchangeable lenses, which is uncommon in cameras similar to these Help
Many lenses to choose from
Dynamic range Good dynamic range Help
K-01:12.9 EV
K-r:12.4 EV
Color depth Good color depth Help
K-01:23.7 bits
K-r:22.9 bits
Supports RAW Supports RAW Help
Better editing
Battery life Great battery life Help
K-01:500 shots
K-r:470 shots
Sensor cleaning Self cleaning sensors Help
Avoids dust in your photos
External flash Support external flash Help
Better lighting
Sensor type Better sensor types Help
Better in low light
Fastest shutter speed Fast max shutter speeds Help
K-01:1/4000s
K-r:1/6000s
Weight Heavy Help
K-01:561 g
K-r:598 g
Panorama Neither camera stitches together panoramas Help
You could stitch photos in post
Thickness Quite thick Help
K-01:2.3"
K-r:2.7"
3D Neither camera can take 3D photos Help
No 3d support

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competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Pentax K-30

Pentax K-30

Entry-level DSLR

$518 - $690 body only

$559 - $780 with 18-55mm lens
Weather sealed Has a weather sealed body
Startup delay Has slightly more startup delay
Size Is slightly larger
Compare the K-30 vs the K-01
Compare the K-30 vs the K-r
Pentax K-x

Pentax K-x

Entry-level DSLR

$752 with 18-55mm lens
Light sensitivity Slightly lower maximum light sensitivity
Screen size Has a significantly smaller screen
Compare the K-x vs the K-01
Compare the K-x vs the K-r
Pentax K-5

Pentax K-5

Entry-level DSLR

$699 - $709 body only

$828 - $829 with 18-55mm lens
Weather sealed Has a weather sealed body
Battery life Has a slightly longer battery life
Thickness Is thicker
Weight Is slightly heavier
Compare the K-5 vs the K-01
Compare the K-5 vs the K-r
Nikon D5100

Nikon D5100

Entry-level DSLR

$497 body only

$597 - $805 with 18-55mm lens
Screen flips out Has a screen which flips out
Movie continuous focus Can focus continuously while recording movies
Thickness Is thicker
Lens focus motor Doesn't have a built-in focus motor
Compare the D5100 vs the K-01
Compare the D5100 vs the K-r
Nikon D3100

Nikon D3100

Entry-level DSLR

$447 - $740 with 18-55mm lens
Movie continuous focus Can focus continuously while recording movies
Autofocus Focuses automatically while shootting video
Thickness Is thicker
HDR Lacks a built in HDR feature
Compare the D3100 vs the K-01
Compare the D3100 vs the K-r
Canon Rebel T3i

Canon Rebel T3i

Entry-level DSLR

$549 body only

$599 - $649 with 18-55mm lens
Screen flips out Has a screen which flips out
Lens availability Slightly more lenses available
Thickness Is thicker
HDR Lacks a built in HDR feature
Compare the Rebel T3i vs the K-01
Compare the Rebel T3i vs the K-r
Nikon D90

Nikon D90

Entry-level DSLR

$675 - $899 body only

$799 - $1,099 with 18-105mm lens
Viewfinder size Slightly larger viewfinder
Lens availability Significantly more lenses available
Light sensitivity (boost) Slightly lower boost light sensitivity
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the D90 vs the K-01
Compare the D90 vs the K-r

Pentax K-01 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sony NEX-5N

Sony NEX-5N

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$650 - $699 with 18-55mm lens
Screen flips out Has a flip-out screen
Touch screen Has a touch screen
Image stabilization No image stabilization
External mic jack Lacks an external mic jack
Compare the NEX-5N vs the K-01
Pentax Q

Pentax Q

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$279 with 5-15mm lens
Size Smaller
Weight Significantly lighter
Overall image quality Much worse image quality
External mic jack Lacks an external mic jack
Compare the Q vs the K-01

Pentax K-r Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Pentax K-7

Pentax K-7

Entry-level DSLR

$1,319 body only
Weather sealed Weather sealed
External mic jack Has an external mic jack
Dynamic range Less dynamic range
Overall image quality Worse image quality
Compare the K-7 vs the K-r

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