Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax K-01

Let's look a little more closely at the Panasonic XS1 and Pentax K-01, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the XS1 (16MP) and the K-01 (16MP) is fairly well matched but the XS1 (1/2.3") and K-01 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The XS1 was unveiled 8 months after the K-01 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic XS1 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the XS1 scores versus the K-01 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 and Pentax K-01. The full galleries are available at Panasonic XS1 Gallery and Pentax K-01 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic XS1 comes with external dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") along with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Pentax K-01 has proportions of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic XS1 and Pentax K-01 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the XS1 versus the K-01.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the XS1 and K-01 is 97 and 76 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes purely by looking at specs. The image underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the XS1 and K-01.

All in all, each of the cameras provide the same MP but not the same sensor sizes. The XS1 includes the tinier sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field more difficult. The younger XS1 will have an edge in sensor technology.