Pentax K-01 vs Sony A450
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Pentax K-01 vs Sony A450 Key Specs
(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
(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

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).

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.

Pentax K-01 vs Sony A450 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-01 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A450. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax K-01 Gallery and Sony A450 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K-01 over the Sony A450
K-01 | A450 | |||
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Introduced | May 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 30 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Pentax K-01
A450 | K-01 |
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Common features in the Pentax K-01 and Sony A450
K-01 | A450 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Pentax K-01 vs Sony A450 Specifications
Pentax K-01 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 | |
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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 |