Nikon Z fc vs Pentax K-01

Below, we are reviewing the Nikon Z fc versus Pentax K-01, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Nikon and Pentax. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the Z fc (21MP) and K-01 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Z fc was announced 9 years after the K-01 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Z fc matches up versus the K-01 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z fc and Pentax K-01. The whole galleries are available at Nikon Z fc Gallery and Pentax K-01 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon Z fc has external dimensions of 135mm x 94mm x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") and a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) and the Pentax K-01 has sizing of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") along with a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs).

See the Nikon Z fc versus Pentax K-01 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the Z fc and the K-01.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Z fc and K-01 is 79 and 76 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading technical specs. The image here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z fc and K-01.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon Z fc to deliver greater detail with its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher Z fc will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.