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Testseek.co.uk have collected 103 expert reviews of the Pentax K-01 and the average rating is 71%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Pentax K-01.
 
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103 Reviews
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The editors liked

  • 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
  • Original
  • Innovative design
  • Generally good build quality
  • Image quality at all ISO settings
  • Compatibility with Kmount lenses with no adapter
  • Integrated stabilisation
  • Pleasanttouse screen
  • Accurate display quality (sharpness
  • Colours etc.)
  • Great image quality
  • Compatible with existing K-mount lenses
  • Good image quality
  • Compatible with K
  • Mount lenses
  • Good build quality
  • Wide viewing angle LCD
  • Full
  • Frame 36Mp sensor
  • Pixel Shift Resolution system
  • Robust
  • Weatherproof build
  • Wide selection of compatible lenses
  • Pin-sharp results with 40mm pancake lens
  • Good colour reproduction
  • Decent noise control
  • Features
  • Image quality
  • Available lens range
  • Bold and unique styling
  • Plenty of image-shaping options
  • Intuitive and easy-to-use
  • Interesting and useful design
  • Produces vibrant and clear image

The editors didn't like

  • 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
  • Unusual design
  • Grip could be better
  • Rubber connection port cover feels a bit cheap for a camera at this price
  • Not as responsive as other hybrid compacts
  • Especially in low light
  • Bulky compared with other mirrorless cameras
  • Noisy autofocus that can be slow and is poor at longer focal lengths
  • No viewfinder possibility
  • Boxy design
  • Lack of prominent grip inconsistent with K-mount concept
  • Too expensive
  • Confused concept
  • Slow autofocus
  • Delay on shutter
  • Card door flops open
  • Odd placement of some controls
  • Dated looking menu
  • Some degradation when shooting movies while walking
  • Large chassis
  • Handling
  • Design problems
  • Lowlight focusing
  • Bold and unique styling
  • Sluggish and noisy autofocus
  • Expensive compared to its rivals
  • Dynamic range not great
  • Fixed screen position

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  Published: 2016-02-18, Author: Angela , review by: techradar.com

  • Full, frame 36Mp sensor, Pixel Shift Resolution system, Robust, weatherproof build
  • Dated looking menu
  • 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...

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  Published: 2016-02-17, Author: Andy , review by: trustedreviews.com

  • 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...

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  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...

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  Published: 2013-04-08, review by: practicalphotography.com

  • Street price: £679 with 18-55mm zoom or 40mm pancake lens Camera type: CSC Sensor: APS-C sized CMOS Resolution: 16Mp at 4928x3264 Crop factor: 1.5x Lens mount: Pentax KAF2 Image stabilisation: Yes, sensor shift type LCD monitor: 3in, 921k dots H...

 
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  Published: 2013-02-22, Author: Cliff , review by: itproportal.com

  • Features, Image quality, Available lens range
  • Handling, Design problems, Lowlight focusing
  • 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...

 
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  Published: 2012-11-02, Author: Becca , review by: techadvisor.co.uk

  • 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...

 
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  Published: 2012-10-21, Author: Elias , review by: digitalartsonline.co.uk

  • Interesting and useful design; produces vibrant and clear image
  • Dynamic range not great; fixed screen position

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  Published: 2012-10-09, review by: gadgetspeak.com

  • Abstract:  Sometimes review products are available immediately but there are occasions when a great deal of patience is required before you get your hands on a product. This is a case of the latter. ...

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  Published: 2012-07-20, review by: theregister.co.uk

  • Despite these few niggles, the Pentax K-01 is a superb shooter for the price. Any other camera combining this level of image quality and features will cost you hundreds of pounds more. Any, that is, with the possible exception of the Pentax K-5 that ...

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  Published: 2012-07-18, review by: gadgetspeak.com

  • Abstract:  It seems a long time since I have been able to enjoy the extras of a DSLR camera. So the arrival of this Pentax offering that I first saw at a London launch last autumn was an eagerly and long awaited event to savour....

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