Canon R3 vs Pentax K-01

Below, we will be matching up the Canon R3 vs Pentax K-01, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Canon and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the R3 (24MP) and K-01 (16MP) and the R3 (Full frame) and K-01 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The R3 was launched 9 years after the K-01 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a short summary of how the R3 matches up vs the K-01 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS R3 and Pentax K-01. The complete galleries are provided at Canon R3 Gallery and Pentax K-01 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon R3 offers exterior dimensions of 150mm x 143mm x 87mm (5.9" x 5.6" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 1015 grams (2.24 lbs) while the Pentax K-01 has measurements of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") with a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs).

See the Canon R3 vs Pentax K-01 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the R3 compared to the K-01.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the R3 and K-01 is 52 and 76 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specs. The pic here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the R3 and K-01.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The R3 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon R3 will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher R3 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.