Nikon 1 J5 vs Pentax K-01

On this page, we are reviewing the Nikon 1 J5 vs Pentax K-01, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Pentax. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the 1 J5 (21MP) and K-01 (16MP) and the 1 J5 (1") and K-01 (APS-C) provide different sensor measurements.

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The 1 J5 was launched 2 years later than the K-01 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon 1 J5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the 1 J5 matches up versus the K-01 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon 1 J5 and Pentax K-01. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon 1 J5 Gallery and Pentax K-01 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon 1 J5 has outside measurements of 98mm x 60mm x 32mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Pentax K-01 has specifications of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") with a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the 1 J5 against the K-01.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 1 J5 and K-01 is 91 and 76 respectively.

Generally, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading through specifications. The visual here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 J5 and K-01.

Plainly, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 1 J5 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Nikon 1 J5 will give greater detail utilizing its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher 1 J5 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.