Pentax K-01 vs Sony A580

Below is a in depth overview of the Pentax K-01 vs Sony A580, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the K-01 (16MP) and the A580 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The K-01 was announced 13 months later than the A580 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A580 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the K-01 grades versus the A580 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-01 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A580. The whole galleries are available at Pentax K-01 Gallery & Sony A580 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-01 enjoys exterior dimensions of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") and a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs) whilst the Sony A580 has dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Examine the Pentax K-01 vs Sony A580 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the K-01 and the A580.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the K-01 and A580 is 76 and 64 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements simply by checking out specs. The photograph here will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-01 and A580.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP so you can expect comparable quality of images but you may want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The newer K-01 will have an edge in sensor tech.