Pentax K-01 vs Pentax K-500

Let's examine more in depth at the Pentax K-01 and Pentax K-500, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are offered by Pentax. The sensor resolution of the K-01 (16MP) and the K-500 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The K-01 was manufactured 18 months before the K-500 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-500 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the K-01 grades versus the K-500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-01 and Pentax K-500. The entire galleries are available at Pentax K-01 Gallery and Pentax K-500 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-01 enjoys external measurements of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-500 has proportions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

Check out the Pentax K-01 and Pentax K-500 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the K-01 against the K-500.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K-01 and K-500 is 76 and 64 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes just by checking out specifications. The picture below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the K-01 and K-500.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you might want to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged K-01 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.