Pentax K-01 vs Sony A550

Let's examine more closely at the Pentax K-01 versus Sony A550, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the K-01 (16MP) and the A550 (14MP) is pretty similar and they use the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The K-01 was introduced 2 years after the A550 which is quite a large difference 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 A550 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the K-01 matches up versus the A550 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-01 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A550. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax K-01 Gallery & Sony A550 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-01 features external dimensions of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs) and the Sony A550 has proportions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the K-01 against the A550.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K-01 and A550 is 76 and 63 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing technical specs. The pic here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-01 and A550.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Pentax K-01 to deliver greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer K-01 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.