Nikon 1 J2 vs Pentax K-01

Let's look closer at the Nikon 1 J2 and Pentax K-01, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Pentax. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the 1 J2 (10MP) and K-01 (16MP) and the 1 J2 (1") and K-01 (APS-C) posses different sensor size.

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The 1 J2 was launched 3 months later than the K-01 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Nikon 1 J2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the 1 J2 scores versus the K-01 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon 1 J2 and Pentax K-01. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon 1 J2 Gallery and Pentax K-01 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon 1 J2 has got exterior dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Pentax K-01 has sizing of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") having a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs).

See the Nikon 1 J2 and Pentax K-01 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the 1 J2 vs the K-01.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 1 J2 and K-01 is 91 and 76 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing technical specs. The graphic here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 J2 and K-01.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 1 J2 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Pentax K-01 will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively.