Pentax K-01 vs Sony QX1
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68 Overall
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63 Features
48 Overall
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Pentax K-01 vs Sony QX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 561g - 122 x 79 x 58mm
- Released May 2012
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- " Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 216g - 74 x 70 x 53mm
- Released September 2014

Pentax K-01 vs Sony QX1 Overview
Let's examine more closely at the Pentax K-01 versus Sony QX1, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Lens-style by rivals Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the K-01 (16MP) and the QX1 (20MP) is very similar and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

The K-01 was released 3 years earlier than the QX1 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.
Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the K-01 scores versus the QX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Pentax K-01 vs Sony QX1 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-01 and Sony Alpha QX1. The complete galleries are available at Pentax K-01 Gallery and Sony QX1 Gallery.