Pentax K-01 vs Sony A7 II

Lets examine more closely at the Pentax K-01 vs Sony A7 II, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Pentax and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the K-01 (16MP) and A7 II (24MP) and the K-01 (APS-C) and A7 II (Full frame) come with different sensor dimensions.

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The K-01 was released 3 years earlier than the A7 II which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the K-01 matches up against the A7 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-01 & Sony Alpha A7 II. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax K-01 Gallery & Sony A7 II Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-01 has outside dimensions of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") and a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs) while the Sony A7 II has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax K-01 vs Sony A7 II in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the K-01 compared to the A7 II.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-01 and A7 II is 76 and 69 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading specifications. The image below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-01 and A7 II.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The K-01 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh trickier and the Sony A7 II will deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged K-01 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.