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...
Abstract: Pentax is coming up with Pentax K-01, which is the largest mirror less camera in the market. Like all its previous products, this camera is expected to attract consumers with its efficient features. This gadget from Pentax is can gain impression at first ...
Abstract: After the Pentax Q, which left many interchangeable lens camera (ILC) fans puzzled over its small image sensor, the company has made the sensible move by launching the K-01, an ILC with an APS-C-sized sensor. The camera will also be bundled with a skin...
Works with Kmount lenses, Good image quality, Simple, clean design
Unique design may not appeal to everyone, Bulkier than other mirrorless system cameras, Heavy, Pricey
The Pentax K-01 delivers good image quality due to its 16-megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor, and offers great value if one considers the fact that it's the only mirrorless system camera on the market that can support an existing DSLR lens lineup without the nee...
Works with Kmount lenses, Good image quality, Simple, clean design
Unique design may not appeal to everyone
The Pentax K-01 delivers good image quality due to its 16-megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor, and offers great value if one considers the fact that it's the only mirrorless system camera on the market that can support an existing DSLR lens lineup without the ...
Très bonne gestion du bruit électronique jusqu'à 6 400 ISO, Stabilisation mécanique du capteur (fonctionne avec toutes les optiques), Excellente finition du boîtier. Encombrement réduit. Finition à l'épreuve des intempéries, Viseur optique agréable, 5 con
Mise au point automatique en basse lumière décevante, Autofocus en visée écran trop lent, Rafale à seulement 4,6 ips en 24x36 trop juste pour de la photo d'action, Couverture AF restreinte en 24x36, Pas d'autofocus permanent en vidéo, Mise sous tension un
Alors, que penser du premier reflex 24x36 de la marque Ricoh-Pentax, le Pentax K-1 ? Après 15 jours passés en sa compagnie, il faut bien avouer que ce modèle est séduisant, même s'il n'est pas dépourvu de défauts. Mais commençons par les points positifs.L...
Compatibilité totale avec les optiques K, Base technique du K-5, Nouvelle optique 40 mm F2.8 extrafine (1 cm)
Look spécial, Boîtier deux fois plus gros que les concurrents
L'idée même de garantir la compatibilité native avec toutes les optiques reflex implique que les hybrides de Pentax seront très épais puisqu'il faut que la distance de l'optique au capteur soit la même que pour celle des reflex. Mais ce K-01 n'est pas seu...
