Pentax K-01 vs Sony NEX-6

Lets look a bit more closely at the Pentax K-01 versus Sony NEX-6, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the K-01 (16MP) and the NEX-6 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The K-01 was unveiled 9 months prior to the NEX-6 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the K-01 matches up versus the NEX-6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-01 and Sony Alpha NEX-6. The full galleries are provided at Pentax K-01 Gallery and Sony NEX-6 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-01 has got external measurements of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") having a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-6 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax K-01 versus Sony NEX-6 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the K-01 and the NEX-6.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K-01 and NEX-6 is 76 and 85 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by checking specifications. The visual underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the K-01 and NEX-6.

To sum up, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution so you should expect similar quality of pictures although you may want to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The older K-01 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.