Pentax K-01 vs Pentax K-70

Here, we will be contrasting the Pentax K-01 versus Pentax K-70, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are sold by Pentax. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the K-01 (16MP) and K-70 (24MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The K-01 was unveiled 5 years prior to the K-70 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-70 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the K-01 scores versus the K-70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-01 & Pentax K-70. The full galleries are available at Pentax K-01 Gallery & Pentax K-70 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Pentax K-01 comes with external dimensions 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-70 has specifications of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") with a weight of 688 grams (1.52 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the K-01 compared to the K-70.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-01 and K-70 is 76 and 62 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing just by reading technical specs. The photograph below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-01 and K-70.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Pentax K-70 to deliver more detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older K-01 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.