Panasonic SZ1 vs Pentax K-01

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Panasonic SZ1 and Pentax K-01, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the SZ1 (16MP) and the K-01 (16MP) is fairly well matched but the SZ1 (1/2.3") and K-01 (APS-C) come with different sensor size.

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The SZ1 was announced 4 months prior to the K-01 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic SZ1 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SZ1 scores against the K-01 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 & Pentax K-01. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic SZ1 Gallery & Pentax K-01 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic SZ1 has got outside measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Pentax K-01 has sizing 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the SZ1 versus the K-01.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ1 and K-01 is 95 and 76 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by looking at specifications. The graphic below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ1 and K-01.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count but different sensor sizing. The SZ1 uses the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field trickier.