Pentax K-01 vs Canon 360 HS

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Pentax K-01 vs Canon 360 HS

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APS-C 369.7mm²
16.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 12,800

Go in depth with our full Pentax K-01 Review.
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1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
20.2 megapixels
25.00mm - 300.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Canon 360 HS Review.

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Differences

Pentax K-01 advantages over Canon 360 HS

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.
Bigger pixels
~ 4.81 vs 1.19 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
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

500 vs 180 shots
Capture more photos
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 461k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
Longer exposure
30 vs 15 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Faster shutter
1/4000 vs 1/2000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 3200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Canon 360 HS advantages over Pentax K-01

Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Thinner
22 mm vs 58 mm
Thinner
Newer
9 years vs 13 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
More pixels
20.2 vs 16.3 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Faster JPEG shooting
7.2 fps vs 5.9 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.

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 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
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
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.
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The Competition

Compared to 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

Canon 360 HS

Samsung NX10

$284
1/2.3 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Built-in Wi-Fi

$700
APS-C

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Canon 360 HS vs Samsung NX10

Compared to 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

Canon 360 HS

Samsung NX20

$284
1/2.3 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Thinner

$400
APS-C

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Canon 360 HS vs Samsung NX20

Compared to Samsung NX30

Pentax K-01

Samsung NX30

$359
APS-C

Lens selection
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$899
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Pentax K-01 vs Samsung NX30

Canon 360 HS

Samsung NX30

$284
1/2.3 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Thinner

$899
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Focus peaking

Compare Canon 360 HS vs Samsung NX30

Compared to Canon 170 IS

Pentax K-01

Canon 170 IS

$359
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$371
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Thinner

Compare Pentax K-01 vs Canon 170 IS

Canon 360 HS

Canon 170 IS

$284
1/2.3 inch

Built-in Wi-Fi
NFC

$371
1/2.3 inch

Compare Canon 360 HS vs Canon 170 IS

Compared to Canon 350 HS

Pentax K-01

Canon 350 HS

$359
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$209
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Pentax K-01 vs Canon 350 HS

Canon 360 HS

Canon 350 HS

$284
1/2.3 inch

Faster JPEG shooting

$209
1/2.3 inch

Compare Canon 360 HS vs Canon 350 HS

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