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Pentax K-01 vs Sony A7 IV

Portability
76
Imaging
57
Features
68
Overall
61
Pentax K-01 front
 
Sony Alpha A7 IV front
Portability
61
Imaging
81
Features
92
Overall
85

Pentax K-01 vs Sony A7 IV Key Specs

Pentax K-01
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 561g - 122 x 79 x 58mm
  • Introduced May 2012
Sony A7 IV
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 699g - 129 x 97 x 81mm
  • Announced October 2021
  • Replaced the Sony A7 III
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Pentax K-01 vs Sony A7 IV Overview

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Pentax K-01 versus Sony A7 IV, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Pentax and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the K-01 (16MP) and A7 IV (33MP) and the K-01 (APS-C) and A7 IV (Full frame) boast different sensor sizing.

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The K-01 was introduced 10 years before the A7 IV and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the K-01 matches up against the A7 IV in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-01 over the Sony A7 IV

 K-01 A7 IV 

Reasons to pick Sony A7 IV over the Pentax K-01

 A7 IV K-01 
AnnouncedOctober 2021May 2012More recent by 114 months
Display typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1440k921kClearer display (+519k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Pentax K-01 and Sony A7 IV

 K-01 A7 IV 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display size3"3"Same display measurement

Pentax K-01 vs Sony A7 IV Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor in 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 Sony A7 IV has proportions of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the K-01 versus the A7 IV.

Pentax K-01 vs Sony A7 IV size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K-01 and A7 IV is 76 and 61 respectively.

Pentax K-01 vs Sony A7 IV top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-01 vs Sony A7 IV Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements purely by viewing specifications. The visual below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the K-01 and A7 IV.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The K-01 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Sony A7 IV will render more detail using its extra 17 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The older K-01 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Pentax K-01 vs Sony A7 IV sensor size comparison

Pentax K-01 vs Sony A7 IV Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K-01 vs Sony A7 IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K-01 Portrait photography advice
Sony A7 IV Portrait photography advice
74
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
81
focusing manually
great sensor resolution (33 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection focus
supports RAW files
no liveview feature
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Street Comparison

Pentax K-01 Street photography factors
Sony A7 IV Street photography factors
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
more heavy than average (561g)
79
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
offers touch focus
environment proofing
above average high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K-01 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7 IV as a Sports photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good battery power (540 CIPA)
max fps low (6.0 frames/s)
doesn't have phase detect AF
84
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor resolution (33 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
good battery pack (600 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K-01 Travel photography details
Sony A7 IV Travel photography details
65
good battery power (540 CIPA)
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
more heavy than average (561g)
display is not selfie friendly
80
good battery pack (600 per charge)
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
offers touch focus
great sensor resolution (33 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K-01 Landscape photography factors
Sony A7 IV Landscape photography factors
80
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (540 CIPA)
84
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor resolution (33MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
above average high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
good battery pack (600 per charge)
two card slots
no liveview feature
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax K-01
Vlogging with Sony A7 IV
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external microphone jack
display is not selfie friendly
more heavy than average (561g)
80
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic socket
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Pentax K-01 vs Sony A7 IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-01 and Sony A7 IV
 Pentax K-01Sony Alpha A7 IV
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Sony
Model Pentax K-01 Sony Alpha A7 IV
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2012-05-30 2021-10-21
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.7mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 372.1mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 33 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4928 x 3264 7008 x 4672
Maximum native ISO 12800 51200
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 204800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 81 759
Lens
Lens mount Pentax KAF2 Sony E
Amount of lenses 151 172
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 921k dots 1,440k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,690k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps),1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps) 3843840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 600 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 500 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 300 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 250 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 240 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p /
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes (USB PD supported)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 561 gr (1.24 lbs) 699 gr (1.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 122 x 79 x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") 129 x 97 x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 79 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.9 not tested
DXO Low light score 1135 not tested
Other
Battery life 540 shots 600 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI90 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Card slots Single 2
Pricing at release $899 $2,500