Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax K-01

Below is a in depth comparison of the Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax K-01, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the 3D1 (12MP) and K-01 (16MP) and the 3D1 (1/2.3") and K-01 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The 3D1 was brought out 6 months prior to the K-01 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic 3D1 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the 3D1 grades versus the K-01 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 and Pentax K-01. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic 3D1 Gallery and Pentax K-01 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic 3D1 offers physical dimensions of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Pentax K-01 has proportions of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") and a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the 3D1 vs the K-01.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 3D1 and K-01 is 93 and 76 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements just by going through specs. The visual here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 3D1 and K-01.

All in all, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 3D1 because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Pentax K-01 will show more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots more aggressively.