Pentax K-01 vs Canon EOS-1D C

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Pentax K-01 vs Canon EOS-1D C

APS-C 369.7mm²
16.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 12,800

Go in depth with our full Pentax K-01 Review.
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35mm 864.0mm²
18.1 megapixels
ISO 100 - 51,200

Go in depth with our full Canon EOS-1D C Review.

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Differences

Pentax K-01 advantages over Canon EOS-1D C

Less expensive
$900 vs $15000 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Thinner
58 mm vs 82 mm
Thinner

Canon EOS-1D C advantages over Pentax K-01

Larger sensor
35mm vs APS-C
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Bigger pixels
~ 6.94 vs 4.81 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Shoot 4K video
4K (DCI) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Dual card slots
Yes vs No
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Faster JPEG shooting
12.0 fps vs 5.9 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/8000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
204800 vs 25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Neither provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

Very good image quality and excellent high ISO performance. Premium build quality. In-body image stabilization. Lots of creative features. Full HD movie capture with manual exposure control.
Barely any smaller than a standard SLR, but lacks viewfinder and phase-detect autofocus. Contrast-detect AF is slow and unreliable. Body design is clumsy and uncomfortable. Very slow raw burst shooting.
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The Competition

Compared to Samsung NX10

Pentax K-01

Samsung NX10

$359
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

$700
APS-C

Less expensive
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Pentax K-01 vs Samsung NX10

Canon EOS-1D C

Samsung NX10

$6989
35mm

Lens selection
Larger sensor

$700
APS-C

Less expensive
Internal flash

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Compared to Canon 1DX

Pentax K-01

Canon 1DX

$359
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$5299
35mm

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Pentax K-01 vs Canon 1DX

Canon EOS-1D C

Canon 1DX

$6989
35mm

Shoot 4K video
Headphone jack

$5299
35mm

Compare Canon EOS-1D C vs Canon 1DX

Compared to Fujifilm X-Pro1

Pentax K-01

Fujifilm X-Pro1

$359
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

$499
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
In-camera panoramas

Compare Pentax K-01 vs Fujifilm X-Pro1

Canon EOS-1D C

Fujifilm X-Pro1

$6989
35mm

Lens selection
Larger sensor

$499
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

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Compared to Samsung NX20

Pentax K-01

Samsung NX20

$359
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

$400
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
Tiltable Screen

Compare Pentax K-01 vs Samsung NX20

Canon EOS-1D C

Samsung NX20

$6989
35mm

Lens selection
Larger sensor

$400
APS-C

Tiltable Screen
Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Canon EOS-1D C vs Samsung NX20

Compared to Nikon D4S

Pentax K-01

Nikon D4S

$359
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$5999
35mm

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Pentax K-01 vs Nikon D4S

Canon EOS-1D C

Nikon D4S

$6989
35mm

Shoot 4K video
More cross-type AF points

$5999
35mm

Higher extended ISO

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