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103 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
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The editors liked
Fullframe 36Mp sensor
Pixel Shift Resolution system
Robust
Weatherproof build
The K5
From which the K01 is derived
Is an excellent camera
So the fundamentals of the K01 are fine. Colour and exposure are good.
Brilliant image quality
Full K-mount lens system support
Good image quality
Compatible with Kmount lenses
Good build quality
Wide viewing angle LCD
Excellent image quality. Love-it or hate-it design. The 40mm pancake lens is ridiculously slim. Can use old Pentax K-mount lenses without an adapter
The editors didn't like
Dated looking menu
The kit lens autofocus is slow
Noisy and imprecise. Images are soft. This may be attributable to the kit lens or it could be because of the change from phase detection auto focus in the K5 to contrast detection in the K01. Other makers get better perform
Bulky and heavy
Slow and noisy autofocus
$799 (body)
$849 (40mm F2.8 XS lens)
$849 (DAL18-55mm lens)
Slow autofocus
Delay on shutter
Card door flops open
Odd placement of some controls
Frustrating autofocus issues. Might be too chunky for some people's hands. Video quality not up to par
Abstract: 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 everythi...
The most obvious draw of the K-01 is the K-mount, which can accept numerous lenses going back long before digital cameras came on the scene. If you are a long-time Pentax user with a big stash of K-mount lenses, the K-01 is likely a godsend. But for th...
Quality: excellent.Why you'd buy the Pentax: stylising, access to K-mount lenses.Why you wouldn't: clunky and noisy AF correction; heavy weight; bulky shape; poor high ISO performance.Nice try! But not for me!Pentax K-01 SpecificationsImage Sensor: 16.3 m...
Excellent photos quality (assuming your lens works properly); low noise through ISO 1600 in low light and 6400 in good light, Eyecatching design (love it or hate it) with solid build quality, Huge lens selection due to use of Kmount; all lenses will have shake reduction builtin, courtesy of sensorshift IS system, Lots of manual controls, two customizable buttons, and sixteen custom settings, Begi
Autofocus system lags behind the competition, especially in low light, Chunky body defeats the purpose of mirrorless design; ergonomics leave something to be desired, Redeye a problem, no incamera removal tool, Questionable quality control for body and lenses, No continuous autofocus in movie mode, Frustrating rubber flap over memory card slot and I/O ports; some buttons are hard to reach, Contin
Conclusion If you're with a bunch of photographers and want to get noticed, just pull out a Pentax K-01. Love it or hate it, the Marc Newson-designed camera has a one-of-a-kind style that'll certainly turn heads. The K-01 is about more than just looks...
Abstract: The K-01 is the latest mirrorless camera offering from Pentax. The sensor is larger than the Pentax Q, and, because this camera is based on the sensor that came with the Pentax K-5, it really means that the Pentax K-01 should not be overlooked as a ser...
Great image quality, Kmount compatibility with all Pentax lenses
Noisy autofocus isn’t fast enough, no viewfinder possible, large body size, lack of prominent grip
The Pentax K-01 isn't like anything else on the market. Its unusual exterior may appeal to design aficionados associated with the world of Marc Newson and other designers, but for most average camera users it's too bulky and, on account of its small gr...
The Pentax K-01 is a bravely different but ultimately flawed entry into the mirrorless compact system camera market. Love it or hate it looks aside, the main issue with the K-01 is its sheer size - it's not that much smaller than a regular DSLR and is...
Published: 2012-03-30, Author: Jim , review by: pcmag.com
Extremely sharp lens. Excellent high ISO performance. Full compatibility with Pentax K-mount lenses. In-body image stabilization. Selectable video frame rates.
Larger than other cameras in its class. Slow autofocus. No EVF option. Fixed rear LCD
Larger than its peers, but interestingly designed, the Pentax K-01 can capture sharp photos in all types of light and delivers full compatibility with every Pentax K-mount lens ever produced....
Published: 2012-03-22, Author: Lori , review by: cnet.com
The Pentax K-01's strengths lie in its use of existing standards; it's designed to use older K-mount lenses without an adapter, and uses Adobe DNG as its raw format. That, plus it has terrific photo quality
It's relatively large, and even if you love the design aesthetic it has some irritating operational quirks. The autofocus isn't up to par
A great option if you have a shelf full of K-mount lenses and don't mind missing some action shots, but the Pentax K-01 isn't such a great option for a typical amateur photographer.
