Pentax K-01 vs Nikon A1000

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Pentax K-01 vs Nikon A1000

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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
16.0 megapixels
24.00mm - 840.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Pentax K-01 advantages over Nikon A1000

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 1.34 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
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 250 shots
Capture more photos
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
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
Longer exposure
30 vs 8 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 6400 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Nikon A1000 advantages over Pentax K-01

Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
Thinner
40 mm vs 58 mm
Thinner
Newer
6 years vs 13 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Faster JPEG shooting
10.0 fps vs 5.9 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos

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
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
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

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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

Nikon A1000

Samsung NX10

$477
1/2.3 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Shoot 4K video

$700
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon A1000 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

Nikon A1000

Samsung NX20

$477
1/2.3 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Shoot 4K video

$400
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon A1000 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

Nikon A1000

Samsung NX30

$477
1/2.3 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Shoot 4K video

$899
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Nikon A1000 vs Samsung NX30

Compared to Canon SX740 HS

Pentax K-01

Canon SX740 HS

$359
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$447
1/2.3 inch

Shoot 4K video
Tiltable Screen

Compare Pentax K-01 vs Canon SX740 HS

Nikon A1000

Canon SX740 HS

$477
1/2.3 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
Touchscreen

$447
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Manual focus

Compare Nikon A1000 vs Canon SX740 HS

Compared to Panasonic ZS80

Pentax K-01

Panasonic ZS80

$359
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$398
1/2.3 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
Shoot 4K video

Compare Pentax K-01 vs Panasonic ZS80

Nikon A1000

Panasonic ZS80

$477
1/2.3 inch

More telephoto lens reach

$398
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Slower slow-motion

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