Canon M50 II vs Pentax K-01

On this page, we are matching up the Canon M50 II vs Pentax K-01, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Canon and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the M50 II (24MP) and K-01 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The M50 II was manufactured 8 years after the K-01 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the M50 II grades versus the K-01 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS M50 Mark II & Pentax K-01. The entire galleries are available at Canon M50 II Gallery & Pentax K-01 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon M50 II has physical measurements of 116mm x 88mm x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 387 grams (0.85 lbs) and the Pentax K-01 has measurements of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") along with a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the M50 II versus the K-01.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the M50 II and K-01 is 79 and 76 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specifications. The picture underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the M50 II and K-01.

To sum up, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Canon M50 II to provide more detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics more aggressively. The newer M50 II should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.