Pentax K-01 vs Pentax K-3

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      Specifications

      General Pentax K-01 Pentax K-3
      BrandPentaxPentax
      ModelK-01K-3
      Successor ModelPentax K-3 Mark II
      MSRPUS: $749, UK: £629, EU: €823$1299 / £1099 body only, $1699 / £1449 with 18-135 WR lens, $1599 / £1399 for limited edition silver body
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Pentax K-01 Pentax K-3
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions23.7 x 15.7 mm23.5 x 15.6 mm
      Total Pixels16 Megapixel24.71 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels16 Megapixel23.35 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 12,800100 - 51,200
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 25,600
      Photo Pentax K-01 Pentax K-3
      ProcessorPRIME III
      Max Image Resolution4928 x 32646016 x 4000
      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 17284608 x 3072, 3072 x 2048, 1920 x 1080
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:93:2
      JPEG Quality LevelsGood, Better, BestBest, better, good
      Bit Depth8-Bit14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      Focus Pentax K-01 Pentax K-3
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoSingle-Servo AF, Manual Focus,Continuous-Servo AF, , Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      Number of Focus Points8127
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points025
      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 Pentax K-3
      Lens MountPentax KAF2Pentax KAF2
      Crop Factor1.5x1.5x
      Image StabilizationSensor ShiftSensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Pentax K-01 Pentax K-3
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.2"
      Screen Resolution921k dot1,037k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Pentax K-01 Pentax K-3
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.95x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.63x
      Diopter Adjustment-2.5 to +1.5
      Shutter Pentax K-01 Pentax K-3
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/8000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting6.0 fps8.3 fps
      Flash Pentax K-01 Pentax K-3
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Slow-speed Sync
      Trailing Curtain Sync      		Auto
      on
      off
      red-eye
      slow sync
      slow sync + red-eye
      trailing curtain sync
      high speed
      wireless
      manual
      Flash Range12.00 m at ISO 10013.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/180 sec1/180 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeHot Shoe, PC Terminal, Wireless
      Exposure Pentax K-01 Pentax K-3
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/2 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing (3 shots at 1/2 EV increments) ±2 EV (2, 3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      DXO Pentax K-01 Pentax K-3
      DxO Low Light ISO11351216
      DxO Color Depth23.723.7
      DxO Dynamic Range12.913.4
      DxO Overall Score7980
      Video Pentax K-01 Pentax K-3
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264MPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit25 min25 min
      Terminals Pentax K-01 Pentax K-3
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Type C Mini
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Pentax K-01 Pentax K-3
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi Optional
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Optional IR optional, wired or wireless
      Environmental Pentax K-01 Pentax K-3
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature14 to 104°F / -10 to 40°C
      Physical Pentax K-01 Pentax K-3
      Dimensions122 x 79 x 58 mm (4.8 x 3.11 x 2.28")131 x 100 x 77 mm (5.16 x 3.94 x 3.03")
      Weight (inc. batteries)561 g (1.24 lb / 19.79 oz)800 g (1.76 lb / 28.22 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.7 x 6 x 5.1"8.3 x 6.4 x 3.7"
      Package Weight3.1 lb
      Power and Storage Pentax K-01 Pentax K-3
      Battery PackD-LI90D-LI90
      Battery Life540 shots560 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Dual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Other Pentax K-01 Pentax K-3
      Self Timer 2 or 12 sec 2 or 12 seconds
      Orientation Sensor
      Electronic Level Gauge


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