Pentax K-01 vs Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246) Specifications

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

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35mm 855.6mm²
24.0 megapixels
ISO 320 - 25,000

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Detailed specifications
Pentax K-01
Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246)

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General
Model Number:	K-01	M Monochrom (Typ 246)
Alternate Model Number(s):
Camera Format:	Compact System Camera	Rangefinder
Currently Manufactured:	No	Yes
Retail Price:	$899.95	$7450.00
Street Price:	$358.95	$7,595.00
Date Available:	2012-03-15	2015-05-07
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes
Weight:	21.6 oz (611 g) includes batteries, kit lens	24.0 oz (680 g) includes batteries
Size:	4.8 x 3.1 x 2.3 in. (122 x 79 x 58 mm)	5.5 x 3.1 x 1.7 in. (139 x 80 x 42 mm)
Waterproof:	No	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:
Effective Megapixels:	16.3	24.0
Sensor Format:	APS-C	35mm
Sensor size:	369.72mm² (23.7mm x 15.6mm)	855.62mm² (35.80mm x 23.90mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	4.81 microns	6.01 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	1.5x	1.0x
Aspect Ratio:	3:2	3:2
Color Filter Type:	RGBG	None
Anti Aliasing Filter:	Fixed	None
Self-Cleaning:	Yes	No
Sensor shift image stabilization:	Yes	No
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No	No
DxO Sensor Score:	79
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):	23.7
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):	12.9
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):	1,135
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	4928 x 3264 (16.1 MP, Other), 4224 x 2816 (11.9 MP, 3:2), 3456 x 2304 (8.0 MP, 3:2), 2688 x 1792 (4.8 MP, 3:2), 4352 x 3264 (14.2 MP, 4:3), 3840 x 2880 (11.1 MP, 4:3), 3072 x 2304 (7.1 MP, 4:3), 2304 x 1728 (4.0 MP, 4:3), 4928 x 2776 (13.7 MP, 16:9), 4224 x 2376 (10.0 MP, 16:9), 3456 x 1944 (6.7 MP, 16:9), 2688 x 1512 (4.1 MP, 16:9), 3264 x 3264 (10.7 MP, 1:1), 2880 x 2880 (8.3 MP, 1:1), 2304 x 2304 (5.3 MP, 1:1), 1728 x 1728 (3.0 MP, 1:1)	5952 x 3968 (23.6 MP, 3:2), 4256 x 2832 (12.1 MP, 3:2), 2976 x 1984 (5.9 MP, 3:2), 1600 x 1072 (1.7 MP, Other)
Image File Format:	JPEG, 12-bit DNG RAW	JPEG, .DNG RAW (14-bit, compressed or uncompressed), RAW+JPEG
Continuous-mode frames/second:	5.9	3.0
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes	Yes
Movie Resolution:	1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p) 1280x720 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p) 640x480 (30p/25p/24p)	1920x1080 (25p/24p) 1280x720 (25p/24p)
Movie File Format:	MP4 (AVC H.264), AVI/MJPEG for Interval Movie	QuickTime Motion JPEG (MOV); built-in mic is mono, but external stereo mic adapter available
Composite Video Out:	Yes	No
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	Yes	n/a
Video Usable as Viewfinder:		n/a
HD Video Out:	Yes	No
HD Video Connection:	HDMI

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	Pentax K (KA/KAF/KAF2/3)	Leica M bayonet
Lens:	smc PENTAX-DA 40mm F2.8 XS, 5 elements in 4 groups	n/a
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	61mm
Focal Length (actual):	40mm
Zoom Ratio:	1.00x
Aperture Range:	f/2.8 (wide) / f/22 (tele)	Varies with lens used
Integrated ND Filter:	No	No
Normal Focus Range:	40 cm to Infinity 15.7 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:
Filter Thread:	27.0mm	n/a
Thread Type:	n/a	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	No	No
Digital Zoom:	No	No
Digital Zoom Values:	n/a	n/a
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes	No
Auto Focus Type:	Contrast Detection: Auto 81 Point, User-Selectable, Center; AF Single (w focus lock, focus/release priority selectable), Face Detection AF, Tracking AF, Manual	N/A (Manual focus with OVF/Live View with magnification, focus peaking)
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes	n/a
Manual Focus:	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	No / LCD	Optical / LCD
Viewfinder Type:		Non-TTL bright-line frame rangefinder w/ automatic parallax compensation, 0.68x magnification, calibrated to -0.5 dpt (corrective lenses from -3 to +3 diopter available); Optional Visoflex EVF-2 Electronic Viewfinder
Focus Peaking:	Yes	Yes
EVF Resolution:	n/a	n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):		0.68x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):		0.68x
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	No	Yes
Rear Display:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	3.0	3.0
Rear Display Resolution:	921,000 dots	921,600 dots (307,200 px)
Touchscreen:	No	No
Articulating Screen:	No	No
Tilt Swivel Screen:	No	No
Selfie Screen:	No	No
Max Playback Zoom:	16.0x
Top Deck Display:	No	No

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):	12800	25000
Minimum ISO (native):	100	320
ISO Settings:	Auto: ISO 100-12800 (1, 1/2, 1/3 steps), expandable to ISO 100-25600, Auto ISO range selectable; Manual: ISO 100-12800 (1, 1/2, 1/3 steps), expandable to ISO 100-25600	Auto, ISO 320 to 25000 in 1/3 EV steps
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent (D, N, W, L), Tungsten, Flash, CTE	None
Shutter Speed Range:	1/4000 - 30 sec	1/4000 - 60 sec
Bulb Mode:	Yes	Yes
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	1024-segment Multi, Center-weighted and Spot	OVF: TTL Center-weighted with working aperture; Live view: TTL Multi, Center-weighted, Spot
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes	No
Aperture Priority:	Yes	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes	No
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	Scene modes: Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Moving Object, Night Scene Portrait, Sunset, Blue Sky, Forest, Night Scene, Night Scene HDR (JPG only), Night Snap, Food, Pet, Kids, Surf & Snow, Backlight Silhouette, Candlelight, Stage Lighting, Museum; Custom Image modes: Bright, Natural, Portrait, Landscape, Vibrant, Radiant, Muted, Bleach Bypass, Reversal Film, Monochrome (including film filters, infrared, sepia toning), Cross Processing; Digital filters (capture): Extract Color, Toy Camera, Retro, High Contrast, Shading, Invert Color...	B&W capture only; Filters available including new yellow, orange and green filters.
Self Timer:	2, 12 seconds	2 or 12 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):	Yes
High Resolution Composite:	No	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes	No
Flash Modes:	Auto, Auto + Redeye, On, On + Redeye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync + Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Off	Control with center-weighted TTL pre-flash metering (with SCA-3501/3502 adapter, or SCA-3000 standard flash unit such as Leica SF 24D/Leica SF 58); First or second curtain sync.
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	12.0 m / 39.4 ft.	n/a
Flash Range Description:	Lens aperture dependent	n/a
Max Flash Sync:	1/180	1/180
Flash Exposure Compensation:	-2 to +1 EV	+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection:	Hot Shoe	SCA-3502 compatible hot shoe, with center contact
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD / SDHC / SDXC	SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:	UHS-I
Other Memory:	UHS-1 compliant
Dual Card Slots:	No	No
RAW Capture Support:	Yes	Yes
Uncompressed Format:	12-bit DNG RAW	.DNG RAW (14-bit, compressed or uncompressed), RAW+JPEG
Movie File Format:	MP4 (AVC H.264), AVI/MJPEG for Interval Movie	QuickTime Motion JPEG (MOV); built-in mic is mono, but external stereo mic adapter available
Included Memory:	0.0 MB	No memory included
Included Memory Type:
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	No	No
NFC:	No	No
Bluetooth:	No	No
Built-In GPS:	No	No
Microphone Jack:	Yes	No
Headphone Jack:	No	No
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed
PictBridge Compliant:	No	No
DPOF Compliant:	Yes	No
Remote Control:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control Type:	Optional Infrared	Threaded cable release
Connections (extended):	Mini HMDI (Type-C), 3.5mm stereo microphone input	Accessory port, contact strip for Multifunction Hand Grip M

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):	1.91
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):	2.24
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):	Unlimited
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):
Camera penalizes early shutter press?	Yes
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	5.9	3.0
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	9	30
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):	0.80 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):
Shutter Lag (manual focus):	0.105 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):	0.85 seconds
Shutter Lag (prefocused):	0.120 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):	Full Autofocus, Multi-area AF mode = 0.768 second
Startup Time:	2.4 seconds
Play -> Record Time:	1.3 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:	4.0 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):	500 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary D-LI90	Proprietary 7.4v 1800mAh
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeable	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary D-LI90 Lithium-ion rechargeable	1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:		Yes
Internal Charging Supported:		No
Software
Included Software:	Software CD-ROM S-SW120	Free download of Adobe Lightroom for registered owners
OS Compatibility:	Windows, Mac OS	Windows Vista SP2 /7/ 8; Mac OS X (10.5 or higher)
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	Machined aluminum frame under black, white or yellow exterior, 16MP APS-C sensor, Pentax K-Mount, Sensor-shift Shake and Dust Reduction (4-stops), 6fps Burst Mode, Full HD 1080p Movies, HDR mode, Focus peaking in manual focus mode.	Captures black and white stills and video with no interpolation. Finished in black chrome.