Pentax K-01 with DA 40mm XS lens review

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Verdict:

Refreshingly different and excels for image quality and features, but more expensive, slower to focus and not much smaller than an SLR

Review Date: 1 May 2012

Price when reviewed: £680

Supplier: http://www.jessops.com

Reviewed By: Ben Pitt

Our Rating 3 stars out of 5

Basic Specifications
Part Code	5264572
Review Date	1 May 2012
Rating
CCD effective megapixels	16.0 megapixels
CCD size	23.7x15.7mm
Viewfinder	none
Viewfinder magnification, coverage	N/A
LCD screen size	3.0in
LCD screen resolution	921,000 pixels
Articulated screen
Live view
Optical zoom	1.0x
Zoom 35mm equivalent	60mm
Image stabilisation	optical, sensor shift
Maximum image resolution	4,928x3,264
File formats	JPEG, RAW; QuickTime (AVC)

Camera Controls
Exposure modes	program, shutter priority, aperture priority, manual
Shutter speed	30 to 1/4,000 seconds
Aperture range	f/2.8 to 22
ISO range (at full resolution)	100 to 12800
Exposure compensation	+/-3 EV
White balance	auto, 10 presets with fine tuning, manual
Additional image controls	contrast, saturation, sharpness, hue, high/low key adjust, highlight correction, shadow correction, noise reduction, distortion correction, chromatic aberration correction
Manual focus
Closest macro focus	40cm
Auto-focus modes	multi, centre, flexible spot, face detect, tracking
Metering modes	multi, centre-weighted, centre, face detect
Flash	auto, forced, suppressed, slow synchro, red-eye reduction
Drive modes	single, continuous, self-timer, IR remote, AE bracket, HDR, interval

Physical
Memory slot	SDXC
Mermory supplied	none
Battery type	Li-ion
Battery Life (tested)	500 shots
Connectivity	USB, AV, mini HDMI, microphone
Body material	aluminium, plastic, rubber
Lens mount	Pentax K mount
Focal length multiplier	1.5x
Kit lens model name	Pentax DA 40mm F2.8 XS Pancake
Accessories	USB cable, neck strap
Weight	611g
Size	80x122x74mm

Buying Information
Warranty	one-year RTB
Price	£680
Supplier	http://www.jessops.com
Details	www.pentax.co.uk

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User comments

Pentax K-01 with DA 40mm XS lens review

i super love to have this kind of camera. quite expensive but i know it's worth it. me and acefastservices.co.uk likes to captures special moment of our lives.

By Acefast on 1 May 2012