Pentax K-01 Mirrorless Camera with the world’s thinnest interchangeable lens

Pentax has formally announced the K-01 K-mount mirrorless interchangable lens camera. The Pentax K-01 has been designed by Australian industrial designer Marc Newson. The K-01′s main features include a 16-megapixel APS-C sized CMOS sensor housed in an aluminum body, 1080p video capture, and an ISO range from 100 to 12800, which can be expanded to 25600 via custom function. It’s the second mirrorless camera from Pentax, but differs from the tiny Pentax Q in both size and lens support. The big news is that the camera is compatible with all Pentax K-mount lenses. As the K-mount was created in 1975, this gives K-01 users access to a vast range of lenses without the need for expensive adaptors. Additionally, the K-01 is launching with a new 40mm lens, which is supposed to be ‘the world’s thinnest interchangeable lens’. This Marc Newson-styled prime lens is just 0.36 inches thick and weights 1.8 ounces.

Pentax K-01 is due for release in March 2012. It will be available in white, black, or yellow, priced at $750 for the body only and $900 as a kit with the super slim 40mm/F2.8 lens. The lens will also be sold separately for $250.

[PCWorld]