Pentax K-01 vs Pentax MX-1

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      Specifications

      General Pentax K-01 Pentax MX-1
      BrandPentaxPentax
      ModelK-01MX-1
      MSRPUS: $749, UK: £629, EU: €823$499
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeMirrorlessStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Pentax K-01 Pentax MX-1
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-C1/1.7-inch
      Sensor Dimensions23.7 x 15.7 mm7.44 x 5.58 mm
      Total Pixels16 Megapixel12.76 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels16 Megapixel12 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 12,800100 - 12,800
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 25,600
      Photo Pentax K-01 Pentax MX-1
      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 17283984 x 2656, 3968 x 2232, 3072 x 2304, 3072 x 2048, 3072 x 1728, 2592 x 1728, 2560 x 1440, 2048 x 1152
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:94:3, 3:2, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsGood, Better, BestFine, Normal
      Bit Depth8-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Pentax K-01 Pentax MX-1
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoSingle-Servo AF, Manual Focus,
      Number of Focus Points8125
      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 Pentax MX-1
      Lens MountPentax KAF2
      Crop Factor1.5x
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range28 - 112 mm
      Optical Zoom4x
      Maximum Aperturef/1.8 - 2.5
      Min Normal Focus Distance60 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance1 cm
      Image StabilizationSensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Pentax K-01 Pentax MX-1
      Screen TypeFixedTilting
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT LCD with AR coating
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution921k dot920k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Pentax K-01 Pentax MX-1
      Viewfinder
      Shutter Pentax K-01 Pentax MX-1
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/8000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting6.0 fps1.0 fps
      Flash Pentax K-01 Pentax MX-1
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Slow-speed Sync
      Trailing Curtain Sync
      Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Fill-in
      Slow Speed sync
      Trailing Curtain sync
      Flash Range12.00 m at ISO 10012.00 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/180 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe
      Exposure Pentax K-01 Pentax MX-1
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/2 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing (3 shots at 1/2 EV increments) ±2 (3 frames at 1/3 EV increments)
      DXO Pentax K-01 Pentax MX-1
      DxO Low Light ISO1135208
      DxO Color Depth23.720.4
      DxO Dynamic Range12.911.3
      DxO Overall Score7949
      Video Pentax K-01 Pentax MX-1
      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 Pentax MX-1
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Type C Type D Mini
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Pentax K-01 Pentax MX-1
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi Connection possible
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Optional IR
      Environmental Pentax K-01 Pentax MX-1
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Pentax K-01 Pentax MX-1
      Dimensions122 x 79 x 58 mm (4.8 x 3.11 x 2.28")122 x 61 x 51 mm (4.8 x 2.4 x 2.01")
      Weight (inc. batteries)561 g (1.24 lb / 19.79 oz)391 g (0.86 lb / 13.79 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.7 x 6 x 5.1"7.1 x 5.7 x 4"
      Power and Storage Pentax K-01 Pentax MX-1
      Battery PackD-LI90D-Li-106
      Battery Life540 shots290 shots
      Internal Storage75.3 MB
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Pentax K-01 Pentax MX-1
      Self Timer 2 or 12 secYes (2 or 12 sec)
      Orientation Sensor
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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