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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: Sometimes review products are available immediately but there are occasions when a great deal of patience is required before you get your hands on a product. This is a case of the latter. ...
Despite these few niggles, the Pentax K-01 is a superb shooter for the price. Any other camera combining this level of image quality and features will cost you hundreds of pounds more. Any, that is, with the possible exception of the Pentax K-5 that ...
Abstract: It seems a long time since I have been able to enjoy the extras of a DSLR camera. So the arrival of this Pentax offering that I first saw at a London launch last autumn was an eagerly and long awaited event to savour....
Wide selection of compatible lenses; Pin-sharp results with 40mm pancake lens; Good colour reproduction; Decent noise control
Some degradation when shooting movies while walking; Large chassis
The K-mount is a boon if you have a stock of compatible lenses, but it means the Pentax K-01 needs to be large to accommodate it. If you're happy to accept this, you won't be disappointed by the excellent image quality. The price below is for the body ...
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Published: 2012-06-25, Author: Jeremy , review by: reviewed.com
Thanks to its large image sensor and quality kit lens, it was easy to shoot good video with the Pentax K-01. But we seem to say that about nearly all video-capable DSLRs and interchangeable lens system cameras these days, so in that aspect the K-01 isn't ...
Bold and unique styling, Plenty of image-shaping options, Intuitive and easy-to-use
Bold and unique styling, Sluggish and noisy autofocus, Expensive compared to its rivals
As regards performance, the K-01 is something of a mixed bag. Start-up (ie - the time taken from switching the camera on to it being focused and ready to shoot) clocks in at around 2.5seconds, which isn't particularly speedy but should be adequate for mos...
Published: 2012-06-13, Author: Christopher , review by: reviewed.com
Is it unique...or just weird? Futuristic...or toyish? Bold...or simply befuddling? Whatever the case, if you find yourself attracted to the K-01 based solely on its forward-thinking exterior design, then you'll be happy to know that underneath it all is a...
Published: 2012-05-24, Author: Gary , review by: techradar.com
Good image quality, Compatible with K, mount lenses, Good build quality, Wide viewing angle LCD
Slow autofocus, Delay on shutter, Card door flops open, Odd placement of some controls
Image quality on the Pentax K-01 is excellent, with the camera yielding sharp, colourful images, with low noise at high sensitivities. Plus, it has the features to please both beginners and experienced photographers alike. The Pentax K-01 is certainly ca...
