Pentax K-01 vs Pentax KF

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      Specifications

      General Pentax K-01 Pentax KF
      BrandPentaxPentax
      ModelK-01KF
      Predecessor ModelPentax K-70
      MSRPUS: $749, UK: £629, EU: €823$649/£559 (body only), £799 (w/18-135mm lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Pentax K-01 Pentax KF
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions23.7 x 15.7 mm23.5 x 15.6 mm
      Total Pixels16 Megapixel24.78 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels16 Megapixel24.24 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 12,800100 - 102,400
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 25,600
      Sensor Shift High Resolution Mode
      Photo Pentax K-01 Pentax KF
      ProcessorPRIME MII
      Max Image Resolution4928 x 32646000 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 1280
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:93:2
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsGood, Better, BestBest, better, good
      Bit Depth8-Bit14-Bit
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGB
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, CTE, Cloudy, Daylight, Fluorescent, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Day White), Fluorescent (Warm White), Manual, Multi Auto WB, Shade, Tungsten
      Focus Pentax K-01 Pentax KF
      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,Automatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-3 to +18 EV
      Number of Focus Points8111
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points09
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenInterchangeable Natural-Bright-Matte III focusing screen
      Optics Pentax K-01 Pentax KF
      Lens MountPentax KAF2Pentax KAF2
      Crop Factor1.5x1.5x
      Image StabilizationSensor ShiftSensor Shift
      Image Stabilization Compensation4.5 stops
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Pentax K-01 Pentax KF
      Screen TypeFixedFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution921k dot1,037k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Pentax K-01 Pentax KF
      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 KF
      Shutter TypeElectronic
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/6000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting6.0 fps6.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferElectronic Shutter
      Up to 6 fps at 24.2 MP for up to 40 Frames (JPEG) / 10 Frames (Raw)
      Electronic Shutter
      Up to 3 fps at 24.2 MP for up to 100 Frames (JPEG) / 16 Frames (Raw)
      Flash Pentax K-01 Pentax KF
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Slow-speed Sync
      Trailing Curtain Sync
      Auto
      auto w/redeye reduction
      flash on
      flash + redeye reduction
      slow sync
      trailing curtain sync
      manual
      Flash Range12.00 m at ISO 10012.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/180 sec1/180 sec
      Flash Compensation-2 to +1 EV
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemP-TTL
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeHot Shoe, Wireless
      Exposure Pentax K-01 Pentax KF
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Sensitivity Priority, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range0 to +22 EV
      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) ±5 EV (2, 3, 5 shots )
      Exposure LockCan be assigned to the AF/AE-L button
      DXO Pentax K-01 Pentax KF
      DxO Low Light ISO1135
      DxO Color Depth23.7
      DxO Dynamic Range12.9
      DxO Overall Score79
      Video Pentax K-01 Pentax KF
      Internal Recording ModesH.264/MPEG-4 AVC
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080 @ 24/25/30.00/50/60.00 fps
      HD: 1280 x 720 @ 50/60.00 fps
      Interval Recording
      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 KF
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      Other I/O1 x Micro-USB (USB 2.0) Input
      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 Pentax KF
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Mobile App Compatible: Android & iOS
      App Name: Image Sync
      Functionality: Adjust Settings, Remote Control
      *As of November, 2022: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility
      Remote Control Optional IR wired or wireless
      Environmental Pentax K-01 Pentax KF
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature14 to 104°F / -10 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%
      Physical Pentax K-01 Pentax KF
      Dimensions122 x 79 x 58 mm (4.8 x 3.11 x 2.28")126 x 93 x 74 mm (4.94 x 3.66 x 2.91")
      Weight (inc. batteries)561 g (1.24 lb / 19.79 oz)688 g (1.52 lb / 24.27 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.7 x 6 x 5.1"8.3 x 6.9 x 5"
      Package Weight2.73 lb
      Power and Storage Pentax K-01 Pentax KF
      Battery PackD-LI90D-LI109
      Battery Life540 shots410 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Other Pentax K-01 Pentax KF
      Self Timer 2 or 12 sec 2 or 12 secs, continuous
      Astro Tracer feature for Astrophotography
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)


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