• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 12.0 megapixels
  • 38.00mm - 136.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • APS-C 369.7mm2
  • 16.3 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 12,800

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Differences

Nikon L22 advantages over Pentax K-01

  • Less expensive
    $130 vs $900 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Thinner
    28 mm vs 58 mm
    Thinner

Pentax K-01 advantages over Nikon L22

  • Focus peaking
    Peaker vs Non-peaker
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Larger sensor
    APS-C vs 1/2.3 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 4.81 vs 1.54 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • RAW file ability
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • External Mic Jack
    Jack vs No jack
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Shoots 24p video
    Yes vs No
    Gives your movies a big-screen feel
  • More dots on screen
    921k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Hot shoe
    Hot shoe vs None
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • More pixels
    16.3 vs 12.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Bulb shutter
    Bulb vs No bulb
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Higher extended ISO
    25600 vs 1600 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Rear display
    Both provide
    Review photos on the back of the camera
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • Dual card slots
    Neither provide
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

  • Very good image quality and excellent high ISO performance. Premium build quality. In-body image stabilization. Lots of creative features. Full HD movie capture with manual exposure control.

  • Barely any smaller than a standard SLR, but lacks viewfinder and phase-detect autofocus. Contrast-detect AF is slow and unreliable. Body design is clumsy and uncomfortable. Very slow raw burst shooting.

  • Read our Pentax K-01 Review

The Competition

Compared to Sony DSC-S2100

Nikon L22
Sony DSC-S2100
  • $130
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $80
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Higher extended ISO

Compare Nikon L22 vs Sony DSC-S2100

Pentax K-01
Sony DSC-S2100
  • $359
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $80
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner

Compare Pentax K-01 vs Sony DSC-S2100

Compared to Samsung NX10

Nikon L22
Samsung NX10
  • $130
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner
  • $700
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Nikon L22 vs Samsung NX10

Pentax K-01
Samsung NX10
  • $359
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Focus peaking
  • $700
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Pentax K-01 vs Samsung NX10

Compared to Canon A490

Nikon L22
Canon A490
  • $130
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More dots on screen
  • More pixels
  • $75
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon L22 vs Canon A490

Pentax K-01
Canon A490
  • $359
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $75
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner

Compare Pentax K-01 vs Canon A490

Compared to Nikon L24

Nikon L22
Nikon L24
  • $130
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $100
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More pixels
  • Higher extended ISO

Compare Nikon L22 vs Nikon L24

Pentax K-01
Nikon L24
  • $359
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $100
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner

Compare Pentax K-01 vs Nikon L24

Compared to Samsung NX20

Nikon L22
Samsung NX20
  • $130
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner
  • $400
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Nikon L22 vs Samsung NX20

Pentax K-01
Samsung NX20
  • $359
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Focus peaking
  • $400
  • APS-C
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Tiltable Screen

Compare Pentax K-01 vs Samsung NX20

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