Canon SX30 IS vs Pentax K-01

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Canon SX30 IS versus Pentax K-01, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the SX30 IS (14MP) and the K-01 (16MP) is very well matched but the SX30 IS (1/2.3") and K-01 (APS-C) feature different sensor size.

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The SX30 IS was brought out 20 months before the K-01 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX30 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SX30 IS matches up vs the K-01 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX30 IS & Pentax K-01. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX30 IS Gallery & Pentax K-01 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX30 IS enjoys external measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") along with a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Pentax K-01 has measurements of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the SX30 IS against the K-01.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX30 IS and K-01 is 64 and 76 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking a spec sheet. The picture underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX30 IS and K-01.

Clearly, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX30 IS because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Pentax K-01 will give you extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged SX30 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.