- APS-C 369.7mm2
- 16.3 megapixels
- ISO 100 - 12,800
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Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
Predecessor: | ||
Successor: |
Nikon J5
J4 vs J5 |
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General | ||
Model Number: | K-01 | J4 |
Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
Camera Format: | Compact System Camera | Compact System Camera |
Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
Retail Price: | $899.95 | $650.00 |
Street Price: | $358.95 | $350.00 |
Date Available: | 2012-03-15 | 2014-05-31 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: |
21.6 oz
(611 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
11.2 oz
(317 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
Size: |
4.8 x
3.1 x
2.3 in. (122 x 79 x 58 mm) |
3.9 x
2.4 x
1.1 in. (100 x 60 x 29 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: | ||
Effective Megapixels: | 16.3 | 18.4 |
Sensor Format: | APS-C | 1 inch |
Sensor size: | 369.72mm2 (23.7mm x 15.6mm) | 116.16mm2 (13.20mm x 8.80mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 4.81 microns | 2.52 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.5x | 2.7x |
Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | None |
Self-Cleaning: | Yes | Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | Yes | No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | Yes |
DxO Sensor Score: | 79 | 53 |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 23.7 | 20.8 |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 12.9 | 10.7 |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 1,135 | 426 |
Image Capture | ||
Image Resolution: |
4928 x 3264
(16.1 MP,
Other), 4224 x 2816 (11.9 MP, 3:2), 3456 x 2304 (8.0 MP, 3:2), 2688 x 1792 (4.8 MP, 3:2), 4352 x 3264 (14.2 MP, 4:3), 3840 x 2880 (11.1 MP, 4:3), 3072 x 2304 (7.1 MP, 4:3), 2304 x 1728 (4.0 MP, 4:3), 4928 x 2776 (13.7 MP, 16:9), 4224 x 2376 (10.0 MP, 16:9), 3456 x 1944 (6.7 MP, 16:9), 2688 x 1512 (4.1 MP, 16:9), 3264 x 3264 (10.7 MP, 1:1), 2880 x 2880 (8.3 MP, 1:1), 2304 x 2304 (5.3 MP, 1:1), 1728 x 1728 (3.0 MP, 1:1) |
5232 x 3488
(18.2 MP,
3:2), 3920 x 2616 (10.3 MP, 3:2), 2608 x 1744 (4.5 MP, 3:2), 9600 x 920 (8.8 MP, Other), 4800 x 920 (4.4 MP, Other), 1536 x 4800 (7.4 MP, Other), 1536 x 9600 (14.7 MP, Other) |
Image File Format: | JPEG, 12-bit DNG RAW | JPEG (EXIF 2.3), Compressed 12-bit NEF RAW, RAW+JPG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 5.9 | 60.0 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p) 640x480 (30p/25p/24p) |
1920x1080 (60p/30p)
1280x720 (60p/30p) 1280x720 (120p) 768x288 (400p) 416x144 (1200p) |
Movie File Format: | MP4 (AVC H.264), AVI/MJPEG for Interval Movie | MOV H.264/MPEG-4 AVC with PCM audio |
Composite Video Out: | Yes | No |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | n/a |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a | |
HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | Pentax K (KA/KAF/KAF2/3) | Nikon 1 |
Lens: | smc PENTAX-DA 40mm F2.8 XS, 5 elements in 4 groups | 1 Nikkor 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6 VR PD-Zoom |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 61mm | 27 - 81mm |
Focal Length (actual): | 40mm | 10 - 30mm |
Zoom Ratio: | 1.00x | 3.00x |
Aperture Range: | f/2.8 (wide) / f/22 (tele) | f/3.5 (W)- f/5.6 (T) - f/16 with 7-blade rounded aperture |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
Normal Focus Range: |
40 cm to Infinity 15.7 in to Infinity |
20 cm to Infinity 7.9 in to Infinity |
Macro Focus Range: | ||
Filter Thread: | 27.0mm | n/a |
Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | No | Yes |
Digital Zoom: | No | |
Digital Zoom Values: | n/a | |
Auto Focus | ||
Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Auto Focus Type: | Contrast Detection: Auto 81 Point, User-Selectable, Center; AF Single (w focus lock, focus/release priority selectable), Face Detection AF, Tracking AF, Manual | Hybrid autofocus (phase detection/contrast-detect AF): Single-point AF: 171 focus areas, the center 105 areas support phase-detection AF; Auto-area AF: 41 focus areas; Subject tracking; Face-priority AF |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | No / LCD | No / LCD |
Viewfinder Type: | ||
Focus Peaking: | Yes | No |
EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | ||
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | ||
Display | ||
Eye-level Viewfinder: | No | No |
Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 921,000 dots | 1,036,800 dots (345,600 px) |
Touchscreen: | No | Yes |
Articulating Screen: | No | No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
Selfie Screen: | No | No |
Max Playback Zoom: | 16.0x | |
Top Deck Display: | No | No |
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | 12800 | 12800 |
Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | 160 |
ISO Settings: | Auto: ISO 100-12800 (1, 1/2, 1/3 steps), expandable to ISO 100-25600, Auto ISO range selectable; Manual: ISO 100-12800 (1, 1/2, 1/3 steps), expandable to ISO 100-25600 | Auto, 160 - 12800 |
Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent (D, N, W, L), Tungsten, Flash, CTE | Auto, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Underwater, Preset Manual (custom); All except preset manual with fine tuning |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 - 30 sec | 1/16000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: | Yes | Yes |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | 1024-segment Multi, Center-weighted and Spot | Matrix, Center-weighted (4.5mm), Spot (2mm) |
Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: | Scene modes: Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Moving Object, Night Scene Portrait, Sunset, Blue Sky, Forest, Night Scene, Night Scene HDR (JPG only), Night Snap, Food, Pet, Kids, Surf & Snow, Backlight Silhouette, Candlelight, Stage Lighting, Museum; Custom Image modes: Bright, Natural, Portrait, Landscape, Vibrant, Radiant, Muted, Bleach Bypass, Reversal Film, Monochrome (including film filters, infrared, sepia toning), Cross Processing; Digital filters (capture): Extract Color, Toy Camera, Retro, High Contrast, Shading, Invert Color... | Scene Mode: Portrait, Night Landscape, Landscape, Night Portrait, Close-up; Creative palette, HDR, Easy Panorama, Soft, Miniature Effect, Selective Color, Cross Process, and Toy Camera Effect; Best Moment Capture (Active Selection, Slow View and Smart Photo Selector); Motion Snapshot |
Self Timer: | 2, 12 seconds | 2, 10 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | Yes | |
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
Flash Modes: | Auto, Auto + Redeye, On, On + Redeye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync + Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Off | Auto, auto + red-eye reduction, fill flash, fill flash + slow sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction + slow sync, rear-curtain sync, rear curtain + slow sync, off |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 12.0 m / 39.4 ft. | 5.0 m / 16.4 ft. |
Flash Range Description: | Lens aperture dependent | Range is lens aperture dependent |
Max Flash Sync: | 1/180 | 1/60 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: | -2 to +1 EV | -3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps |
External Flash Connection: | Hot Shoe | n/a |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC / SDXC | microSD / microSDHC / microSDXC |
UHS Support: | UHS-I | UHS-I |
Other Memory: | UHS-1 compliant | |
Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
Uncompressed Format: | 12-bit DNG RAW | Compressed 12-bit NEF RAW, RAW+JPG |
Movie File Format: | MP4 (AVC H.264), AVI/MJPEG for Interval Movie | MOV H.264/MPEG-4 AVC with PCM audio |
Included Memory: | 0.0 MB | 0.0 MB |
Included Memory Type: | ||
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | Yes |
NFC: | No | No |
Bluetooth: | No | No |
Built-In GPS: | No | No |
Microphone Jack: | Yes | No |
Headphone Jack: | No | No |
External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi |
PictBridge Compliant: | No | Yes |
DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control Type: | Optional Infrared | Via Wi-Fi |
Connections (extended): | Mini HMDI (Type-C), 3.5mm stereo microphone input | Micro (Type D) HDMI |
Performance Timing | ||
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 1.91 | |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 2.24 | |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | Unlimited | |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | ||
Camera penalizes early shutter press? | Yes | |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 5.9 | 60.0 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 9 | |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.80 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.105 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.85 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.120 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (notes): | Full Autofocus, Multi-area AF mode = 0.768 second | |
Startup Time: | 2.4 seconds | |
Play -> Record Time: | 1.3 seconds | |
Flash cycle time, full power: | 4.0 seconds | |
Power | ||
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 500 shots | 300 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | ||
Battery Life, Video: | ||
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary D-LI90 | Proprietary EN-EL22 |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary D-LI90 Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary EN-EL22 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | ||
Internal Charging Supported: | ||
Software | ||
Included Software: | Software CD-ROM S-SW120 | ViewNX 2 |
OS Compatibility: | Windows, Mac OS | |
Miscellaneous | ||
Notes & Features: | Machined aluminum frame under black, white or yellow exterior, 16MP APS-C sensor, Pentax K-Mount, Sensor-shift Shake and Dust Reduction (4-stops), 6fps Burst Mode, Full HD 1080p Movies, HDR mode, Focus peaking in manual focus mode. | Available in white, black, silver, or metallic orange. |