Pentax K-01 vs Sony NEX-5N
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Pentax K-01 vs Sony NEX-5N Key Specs
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- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 561g - 122 x 79 x 58mm
- Launched May 2012
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- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 269g - 111 x 59 x 38mm
- Announced October 2011
- Succeeded the Sony NEX-5
- Renewed by Sony NEX-5R
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In this article, we will be reviewing the Pentax K-01 versus Sony NEX-5N, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the K-01 (16MP) and the NEX-5N (16MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe K-01 was revealed 8 months after the NEX-5N so they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the K-01 matches up versus the NEX-5N with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-01 over the Sony NEX-5N
| K-01 | NEX-5N | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | May 2012 |  | October 2011 | More modern by 8 months |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 920k | Sharper screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5N over the Pentax K-01
| NEX-5N | K-01 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Pentax K-01 and Sony NEX-5N
| K-01 | NEX-5N | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen |
Pentax K-01 vs Sony NEX-5N Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-01 features outer dimensions of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") along with a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5N has dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the K-01 compared to the NEX-5N.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-01 and NEX-5N is 76 and 89 respectively.
Pentax K-01 vs Sony NEX-5N Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes just by checking out specifications. The picture here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the K-01 and NEX-5N.
To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of images although you may want to consider the age of the cameras into account. The younger K-01 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
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Pentax K-01 vs Sony NEX-5N Specifications
| Pentax K-01 | Sony Alpha NEX-5N | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Pentax | Sony |
| Model | Pentax K-01 | Sony Alpha NEX-5N |
| Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2012-05-30 | 2011-10-03 |
| Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| 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 surface area | 372.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4928 x 3264 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
| Highest boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 81 | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Pentax KAF2 | Sony E |
| Total lenses | 151 | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 921 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen tech | TFT LCD monitor | Tilt Up 80°, Down 45° TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 6.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 12.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | 1/180 secs | 1/160 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| 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 | 561 gr (1.24 lbs) | 269 gr (0.59 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 122 x 79 x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") | 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | 79 | 77 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 23.7 | 23.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 12.9 | 12.7 |
| DXO Low light score | 1135 | 1079 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 540 pictures | 460 pictures |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | D-LI90 | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch pricing | $899 | $550 |