Pentax K-01 vs Sony A560

Following is a detailed review of the Pentax K-01 vs Sony A560, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the K-01 (16MP) and the A560 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The K-01 was released 22 months after the A560 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A560 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the K-01 matches up vs the A560 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-01 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A560. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax K-01 Gallery and Sony A560 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-01 has got external dimensions of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") having a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs) while the Sony A560 has measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Examine the Pentax K-01 vs Sony A560 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the K-01 compared to the A560.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-01 and A560 is 76 and 64 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes just by researching specs. The pic underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the K-01 and A560.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Pentax K-01 to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger K-01 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.