Pentax K-01 vs Sony A700

Here is a extensive assessment of the Pentax K-01 vs Sony A700, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Pentax and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the K-01 (16MP) and A700 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The K-01 was unveiled 4 years later than the A700 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A700 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the K-01 grades against the A700 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-01 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A700. The full galleries are available at Pentax K-01 Gallery & Sony A700 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-01 has got exterior measurements of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs) whilst the Sony A700 has proportions of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") along with a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs).

Look at the Pentax K-01 vs Sony A700 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the K-01 and the A700.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the K-01 and A700 is 76 and 58 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing only by reading specs. The visual here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the K-01 and A700.

All in all, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Pentax K-01 to offer more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer K-01 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.