Nikon 1 J4 vs Pentax K-01

Lets look a little more closely at the Nikon 1 J4 vs Pentax K-01, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Nikon and Pentax. The resolution of the 1 J4 (18MP) and the K-01 (16MP) is very well matched but the 1 J4 (1") and K-01 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The 1 J4 was introduced 23 months after the K-01 making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Nikon 1 J4 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the 1 J4 matches up vs the K-01 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon 1 J4 & Pentax K-01. The whole galleries are available at Nikon 1 J4 Gallery & Pentax K-01 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon 1 J4 features physical dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Pentax K-01 has specifications of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs).

Compare the Nikon 1 J4 vs Pentax K-01 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the 1 J4 vs the K-01.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the 1 J4 and K-01 is 92 and 76 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at specs. The image underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 J4 and K-01.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 1 J4 using its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Nikon 1 J4 will give you extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher 1 J4 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.