Pentax K-01 vs Sony A7R V

On this page, we will be comparing the Pentax K-01 vs Sony A7R V, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the K-01 (16MP) and A7R V (61MP) and the K-01 (APS-C) and A7R V (Full frame) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The K-01 was brought out 11 years before the A7R V which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the K-01 grades vs the A7R V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-01 and Sony Alpha A7R V. The entire galleries are available at Pentax K-01 Gallery and Sony A7R V Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-01 has physical 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) and the Sony A7R V has measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 723 grams (1.59 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax K-01 vs Sony A7R V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the K-01 compared to the A7R V.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K-01 and A7R V is 76 and 60 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at specifications. The image below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the K-01 and A7R V.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The K-01 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony A7R V will give you more detail having its extra 45 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged K-01 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.