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Pentax K-01 vs Sony A450

Portability
76
Imaging
57
Features
68
Overall
61
Pentax K-01 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 front
Portability
65
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52

Pentax K-01 vs Sony A450 Key Specs

Pentax K-01
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 561g - 122 x 79 x 58mm
  • Revealed May 2012
Sony A450
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 560g - 137 x 104 x 81mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Pentax K-01 vs Sony A450 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Pentax K-01 versus Sony A450, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the K-01 (16MP) and the A450 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The K-01 was launched 2 years after the A450 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short introduction of how the K-01 matches up vs the A450 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-01 over the Sony A450

 K-01 A450 
IntroducedMay 2012January 2010More modern by 30 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Pentax K-01

 A450 K-01 

Common features in the Pentax K-01 and Sony A450

 K-01 A450 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Pentax K-01 vs Sony A450 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Pentax K-01 has got 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 Sony A450 has sizing of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

Examine the Pentax K-01 versus Sony A450 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the K-01 vs the A450.

Pentax K-01 vs Sony A450 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-01 and A450 is 76 and 65 respectively.

Pentax K-01 vs Sony A450 top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-01 vs Sony A450 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes merely by checking a spec sheet. The picture underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the K-01 and A450.

Clearly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Pentax K-01 to give you more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher K-01 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Pentax K-01 vs Sony A450 sensor size comparison

Pentax K-01 vs Sony A450 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K-01 vs Sony A450 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K-01 Portrait photography advice
Sony A450 Portrait photography advice
74
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
71
manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax K-01 Street photography information
Sony A450 Street photography information
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
more heavy than others in class (561 grams)
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax K-01
Sports photography with Sony A450
61
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great battery life (540 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
76
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (14MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great battery pack (1,050 CIPA)
supports phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K-01 Travel photography factors
Sony A450 Travel photography factors
65
great battery life (540 per charge)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
more heavy than others in class (561 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
60
great battery pack (1,050 shots)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax K-01
Landscape photography with Sony A450
80
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (540 per charge)
66
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (14MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (1,050 shots)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K-01 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A450 as a Vlogging camera
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with microphone socket
does not offer selfie friendly display
more heavy than others in class (561g)
9
no video recording
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Pentax K-01 vs Sony A450 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-01 and Sony A450
 Pentax K-01Sony Alpha DSLR-A450
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Sony
Model Pentax K-01 Sony Alpha DSLR-A450
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2012-05-30 2010-01-05
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.7mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 372.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4928 x 3264 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 81 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Pentax KAF2 Sony/Minolta Alpha
Total lenses 151 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT LCD monitor TFT Clear Photo Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync Auto, Fill, Rear Sync, Slow Sync, Wireless/ High Speed Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 561g (1.24 pounds) 560g (1.23 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 79 x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") 137 x 104 x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 79 66
DXO Color Depth score 23.7 21.8
DXO Dynamic range score 12.9 11.8
DXO Low light score 1135 769
Other
Battery life 540 images 1050 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI90 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $899 $1,241