Pentax K-01 vs Pentax K-1 II

Its time to look more in depth at the Pentax K-01 versus Pentax K-1 II, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR and both are sold by Pentax. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the K-01 (16MP) and K-1 II (36MP) and the K-01 (APS-C) and K-1 II (Full frame) posses different sensor sizes.

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The K-01 was launched 6 years prior to the K-1 II which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-1 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the K-01 grades against the K-1 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-01 and Pentax K-1 Mark II. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax K-01 Gallery and Pentax K-1 II Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-01 provides physical dimensions of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") and a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-1 II has measurements of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax K-01 versus Pentax K-1 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the K-01 against the K-1 II.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-01 and K-1 II is 76 and 55 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by going through specifications. The picture underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the K-01 and K-1 II.

To sum up, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The K-01 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Pentax K-1 II will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 20 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged K-01 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.