Pentax K-01 vs Ricoh CX5

Following is a extensive overview of the Pentax K-01 versus Ricoh CX5, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Pentax and Ricoh. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the K-01 (16MP) and CX5 (10MP) and the K-01 (APS-C) and CX5 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

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The K-01 was brought out 11 months after the CX5 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh CX5 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the K-01 grades vs the CX5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-01 and Ricoh CX5. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax K-01 Gallery and Ricoh CX5 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-01 has got outer dimensions of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") along with a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs) while the Ricoh CX5 has proportions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the K-01 vs the CX5.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the K-01 and CX5 is 76 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by checking specifications. The picture here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the K-01 and CX5.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The K-01 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Pentax K-01 will give more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The newer K-01 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.