Pentax K-01 vs Ricoh PX

Lets look a little more in depth at the Pentax K-01 and Ricoh PX, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Pentax and Ricoh. The image resolution of the K-01 (16MP) and the PX (16MP) is very close but the K-01 (APS-C) and PX (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The K-01 was unveiled 10 months after the PX so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh PX being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the K-01 grades vs the PX with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-01 and Ricoh PX. The full galleries are provided at Pentax K-01 Gallery and Ricoh PX Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-01 has external measurements of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") along with a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs) and the Ricoh PX has proportions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax K-01 and Ricoh PX in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the K-01 and the PX.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the K-01 and PX is 76 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching a spec sheet. The picture below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the K-01 and PX.

As you can see, both cameras feature the identical MP but not the same sensor sizes. The K-01 features the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallow DOF less difficult. The more modern K-01 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.