Pentax K-01 vs Sony NEX-C3

Below, we are matching up the Pentax K-01 vs Sony NEX-C3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the K-01 (16MP) and the NEX-C3 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The K-01 was announced 10 months later than the NEX-C3 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the K-01 grades against the NEX-C3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-01 & Sony Alpha NEX-C3. The whole galleries are available at Pentax K-01 Gallery & Sony NEX-C3 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Pentax K-01 comes with outside dimensions 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 NEX-C3 has sizing of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

Look at the Pentax K-01 vs Sony NEX-C3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the K-01 versus the NEX-C3.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K-01 and NEX-C3 is 76 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the K-01 and NEX-C3.

As you can see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels and you can expect similar quality of photographs but you would want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The fresher K-01 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.