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Published: 2012-05-31, Author: terry , review by: dpexpert.com.au
The K5, from which the K01 is derived, is an excellent camera, so the fundamentals of the K01 are fine. Colour and exposure are good.
The kit lens autofocus is slow, noisy and imprecise. Images are soft. This may be attributable to the kit lens or it could be because of the change from phase detection auto focus in the K5 to contrast detection in the K01. Other makers get better perform
This is a perplexing camera. The whole point of the compact system category is to get DSLR image quality in a smaller body. Removing the mirror and prism only makes sense if the maker takes advantage of the ability to move the rear element of the lens clo...
Abstract: Read later Pentax K-01. This is a 16-megapixel camera with in-body image stabilisation, supplied with the Pentax 18mm-55mm kit lens. It is, in essence, the K-5 with the mirror and prism removed, enclosed in a chunky body designed by Marc Newson. It...
Good image quality, Compatible with Kmount lenses, Good build quality, Wide viewing angle LCD
Slow autofocus, Delay on shutter, Card door flops open, Odd placement of some controls
With current prices for the Pentax K-01 hovering around £680 in the UK and $900 in the US, this camera is about as inexpensive as it is compact. When compared to similarly specified competition, the price is a little dearer. Much of the competition, such ...
While the K-01 merits an Editor's Choice nomination for its imaging performance, the sluggish AF system in the review camera prevents us from recommending it wholeheartedly. We hope this flaw – and the body design faults we've identified – will be correct...
The K-1 looks very good value for money and Pentax has exploited its sensor-shift system in a variety of clever and fascinating ways. It feels robust, responsive and well designed and could be a very important camera for Pentax...
The K-1 is great news for loyal Pentax owners. You finally have something to upgrade to if you fancy going the full-frame route – and why the hell wouldn't you? It's also a superb value alternative to the big guns from Canon and Nikon, and I suppose Sony...
Published: 2016-02-17, Author: Mike , review by: pocket-lint.com
Great full-frame image quality, An abundance of clever modes (5-axis stabilisation sensor, Used for Horizon Correction, Pixel Shift Resolution, Astrotracer), Flex-tilt monitor leads the way in its field, It's a bargain
Lens selection more limited than Canon/Nikon (or just harder to source), Autofocus system not as on point as the competition, 4.8fps isn't as fast as competition either, No touchscreen
The Pentax K-1 is one of the more interesting DLSR cameras we've seen in recent years. One, because it's the first digital full-frame camera from the company - and about time too. Second, because it crams in so many features - many of which its better-kno...
In face of competition from the rest of the industry Pentax had no choice but to join in the large-sensor end of the CSC market, and chose to do so trading on the unique feature of its widely-supported lens mount system. Unfortunately that means it lose...
We found the Pentax K-01 camera to provide excellent images but its boxy design and uncomfortable weight lets it down when set against other compact mirrorless cameras. The K-mount, while handy if you already own compatible lenses, ultimately leads to its...
