Pentax K-01 vs Ricoh G900 Specifications

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

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1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
20.2 megapixels
28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Detailed specifications
Pentax K-01
Ricoh G900

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General
Model Number:	K-01	G900
Alternate Model Number(s):
Camera Format:	Compact System Camera	Compact
Currently Manufactured:	No	Yes
Retail Price:	$899.95	$799.95
Street Price:	$358.95	$746.48
Date Available:	2012-03-15	2019-05-30
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes
Weight:	21.6 oz (611 g) includes batteries, kit lens	8.7 oz (247 g) includes batteries
Size:	4.8 x 3.1 x 2.3 in. (122 x 79 x 58 mm)	4.7 x 2.6 x 1.3 in. (118 x 66 x 33 mm)
Waterproof:	No	Yes
Waterproof Depth:	n/a	65.00 feet (20 meters)

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:
Effective Megapixels:	16.3	20.2
Sensor Format:	APS-C	1/2.3 inch
Sensor size:	369.72mm² (23.7mm x 15.6mm)	28.0735mm² (6.17mm x 4.55mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	4.81 microns	1.19 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	1.5x	n/a
Aspect Ratio:	3:2	4:3
Color Filter Type:	RGBG	RGBG
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)	5184 x 3888 (20.2 MP, 4:3)
Image File Format:	JPEG, 12-bit DNG RAW	JPEG (EXIF 2.3)
Continuous-mode frames/second:	5.9	n/a
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes	Yes
Movie Resolution:	1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p) 1280x720 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p) 640x480 (30p/25p/24p)	3840x2160 () 1920x1080 () 1280x720 ()
Movie File Format:	MP4 (AVC H.264), AVI/MJPEG for Interval Movie	MP4 (H.264 video with stereo audio)
Composite Video Out:	Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	Yes	n/a
Video Usable as Viewfinder:		n/a
HD Video Out:	Yes	Yes
HD Video Connection:	HDMI	HDMI

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	Pentax K (KA/KAF/KAF2/3)	n/a
Lens:	smc PENTAX-DA 40mm F2.8 XS, 5 elements in 4 groups	Ricoh zoom lens; 11 elements in 9 groups, 5 aspherical elements, protective cover with SP coating
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	61mm	28 - 140mm
Focal Length (actual):	40mm	5 - 25mm
Zoom Ratio:	1.00x	5.00x
Aperture Range:	f/2.8 (wide) / f/22 (tele)	f/3.5 - 4.2 (wide) / f/5.5 - 6.6 (tele)
Integrated ND Filter:	No	No
Normal Focus Range:	40 cm to Infinity 15.7 in to Infinity	50 cm to Infinity 19.7 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:		1 - 30 cm 0.4 - 11.8 in
Filter Thread:	27.0mm	n/a
Thread Type:	n/a	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	No	No
Digital Zoom:	No	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	n/a	Up to 8.1x; Intelligent Zoom up to 40.5x total at VGA
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes	Yes
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	Contrast Detection: 9-point AF, Spot AF, Auto tracking AF; Infinity-landscape, Pan Focus, Manual Focus
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	No / LCD	No / LCD
Viewfinder Type:
Focus Peaking:	Yes	No
EVF Resolution:	n/a	n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	No	No
Rear Display:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	3.0	3.0
Rear Display Resolution:	921,000 dots	1,040,000 dots
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	6400
Minimum ISO (native):	100	125
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 (125-6400, adjustable), 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent (D, N, W, L), Tungsten, Flash, CTE	Auto, Daylight, Shade, Tungsten light, Fluorescent light (D:Daylight Color, N:Daylight White, W:White Light), Ring Light, Manual
Shutter Speed Range:	1/4000 - 30 sec	1/4000 - 4 sec
Bulb Mode:	Yes	No
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	1024-segment Multi, Center-weighted and Spot	Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes	No
Shutter Priority:	Yes	No
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes	No
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...	HDR, Movie, High Speed Movie, Digital Microscope, Interval Shot, Interval Movie, Surf & Snow, Digital SR, Report, Watermark, Firefighting, Skew Correct, Text, Zoom Macro, Haze removal, Depth of field composition
Self Timer:	2, 12 seconds	2 or 10 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):	Yes	Yes
High Resolution Composite:	No	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes	Yes
Flash Modes:	Auto, Auto + Redeye, On, On + Redeye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync + Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Off	Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Auto + Redeye, On + Redeye
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	12.0 m / 39.4 ft.	n/a
Flash Range Description:	Lens aperture dependent	ISO Auto: Wide:approx. 0.2 - 5.5m / 0.66 - 18 ft., Tele:approx. 0.2 - 3.5m / 0.66 - 11 ft.
Max Flash Sync:	1/180
Flash Exposure Compensation:	-2 to +1 EV
External Flash Connection:	Hot Shoe	n/a
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:		No
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD / SDHC / SDXC	SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:	UHS-I	No UHS support
Other Memory:	UHS-1 compliant
Dual Card Slots:	No	No
RAW Capture Support:	Yes	No
Uncompressed Format:	12-bit DNG RAW
Movie File Format:	MP4 (AVC H.264), AVI/MJPEG for Interval Movie	MP4 (H.264 video with stereo audio)
Included Memory:	0.0 MB	6,500.0 MB
Included Memory Type:		Internal
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	No	No
NFC:	No	No
Bluetooth:	No	No
Built-In GPS:	No	Yes
Microphone Jack:	Yes	No
Headphone Jack:	No	No
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed	USB 3.0 Super Speed
PictBridge Compliant:	No	No
DPOF Compliant:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control:	Yes	No
Remote Control Type:	Optional Infrared
Connections (extended):	Mini HMDI (Type-C), 3.5mm stereo microphone input	USB3.0 (Type C), Micro (Type D) HDMI

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
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	9
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	340 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary D-LI90	Proprietary DB-110
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeable	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary D-LI90 Lithium-ion rechargeable	1 x Proprietary DB-110 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:		Yes
Internal Charging Supported:		Yes
Software
Included Software:	Software CD-ROM S-SW120
OS Compatibility:	Windows, Mac OS
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.	Waterproof (65 ft), dustproof, shockproof (6.5 ft), crushproof (220 lbf) and chemical-resistant; includes CALS mode, built-in GPS, electronic compass, barcode scanning function, password protected camera lock, 6.5GB of built-in memory and an electronic level.