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Leica T (Typ 701) vs Pentax K-01

The Leica T (Typ 701) and the Pentax K-01 side by side, computed from this guide's catalogue.

Which to pick

Pick the Leica T (Typ 701) if you want a newer model (2014 against 2012), which usually means better autofocus and video and more lenses made for it in this guide (185 against 68). Pick the Pentax K-01 if you want stabilisation in the body, which steadies every lens. If you already own L-Mount or Pentax K lenses, the camera on that mount saves you buying them again.

Still torn? Ask the guide about the Leica T (Typ 701) and the Pentax K-01

Specs side by side

Rows that differ are in full colour; the better value is marked where one is better by any measure.
Spec	Leica T (Typ 701)	Pentax K-01
Maker	Leica	Pentax
Mount	L-Mount	Pentax K
Sensor	APS-C, 23.5 x 15.6 mm	APS-C, 23.5 x 15.6 mm
Crop factor	1.5×	1.5×
Resolution	16 MP	16.3 MP
Stabilisation	none	in the bodystabilised
Announced	2014	2012
Type	mirrorless camera	mirrorless camera
Lenses in this guide	185 for its sensormore lenses	68 for its sensor

Sensor size

Both sensors drawn to the same scale.

Crop factors: Leica T (Typ 701) 1.5×, Pentax K-01 1.5×.

What a 50mm frames like

Both have the same sensor size, so a 50mm lens frames the same on each: like 75mm on full frame.

Horizontal angle of view on each.

Lenses

Different mounts (L-Mount and Pentax K): a lens for one does not fit the other without an adapter. 3 lens designs in this guide are made in both mounts, mostly from third-party makers.

The Leica T (Typ 701): 185 L-Mount lenses in this guide cover its sensor. The Pentax K-01: 68 Pentax K lenses in this guide cover its sensor.