Pentax K-01 vs Nikon Coolpix P500

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      Specifications

      General Pentax K-01 Nikon Coolpix P500
      BrandPentaxNikon
      ModelK-01Coolpix P500
      Successor ModelNikon Coolpix P510
      MSRPUS: $749, UK: £629, EU: €823
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeMirrorlessBridge
      Video Capture
      Sensor Pentax K-01 Nikon Coolpix P500
      Sensor TypeCMOSBSI-CMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-C1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions23.7 x 15.7 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels16 Megapixel12.75 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels16 Megapixel12.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 12,800160 - 3,200
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 25,600
      Photo Pentax K-01 Nikon Coolpix P500
      ProcessorExpeed C2
      Max Image Resolution4928 x 32644000 x 3000
      Other Resolutions4352 x 3264, 4224 x 2816, 4928 x 2776, 4224 x 2376, 3840 x 2880, 3456 x 2304, 3456x1944, 3264 x 3264, 3072 x 2304, 2880 x 2880, 2688 x 1792, 2688 x 1512, 2304 x 2304, 2304 x 1728, 1728 x 17284000 x 3000, 3968 x 2232, 3264 x 2448, 2592 x 2944, 2048 x 1536, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 1024 x 768, 640 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:94:3, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsGood, Better, BestFine, Normal, Basic
      Bit Depth8-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Pentax K-01 Nikon Coolpix P500
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Tracking
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoSingle-Servo AF, Manual Focus,
      Number of Focus Points819
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points00
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Pentax K-01 Nikon Coolpix P500
      Lens MountPentax KAF2
      Crop Factor1.5x
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range23 - 810 mm
      Optical Zoom36x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.4 - 5.7
      Min Normal Focus Distance50 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance1 cm
      Image StabilizationSensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Pentax K-01 Nikon Coolpix P500
      Screen TypeFixedTilting
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution921k dot921k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Pentax K-01 Nikon Coolpix P500
      ViewfinderElectronic
      Shutter Pentax K-01 Nikon Coolpix P500
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec8 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/1500 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting6.0 fps0.8 fps
      Flash Pentax K-01 Nikon Coolpix P500
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Slow-speed Sync
      Trailing Curtain Sync
      Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow-sync
      Flash Range12.00 m at ISO 1008.00 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/180 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe
      Exposure Pentax K-01 Nikon Coolpix P500
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Spot AF-area
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/2 EV increments)±3 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing (3 shots at 1/2 EV increments)
      DXO Pentax K-01 Nikon Coolpix P500
      DxO Low Light ISO1135
      DxO Color Depth23.7
      DxO Dynamic Range12.9
      DxO Overall Score79
      Video Pentax K-01 Nikon Coolpix P500
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264MPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit25 min
      Terminals Pentax K-01 Nikon Coolpix P500
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Type C Mini
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Pentax K-01 Nikon Coolpix P500
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Optional IR
      Environmental Pentax K-01 Nikon Coolpix P500
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Pentax K-01 Nikon Coolpix P500
      Dimensions122 x 79 x 58 mm (4.8 x 3.11 x 2.28")116 x 84 x 103 mm (4.57 x 3.31 x 4.06")
      Weight (inc. batteries)561 g (1.24 lb / 19.79 oz)494 g (1.09 lb / 17.43 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.7 x 6 x 5.1"
      Power and Storage Pentax K-01 Nikon Coolpix P500
      Battery PackD-LI90EN-EL5
      Battery Life540 shots220 shots
      Internal Storage102 MB
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Pentax K-01 Nikon Coolpix P500
      Self Timer 2 or 12 secYes (10 or 2 sec)
      Orientation Sensor
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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