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Pentax K-01 vs Sony QX1

Portability
76
Imaging
57
Features
68
Overall
61
Pentax K-01 front
 
Sony Alpha QX1 front
Portability
90
Imaging
63
Features
48
Overall
57

Pentax K-01 vs Sony QX1 Key Specs

Pentax K-01
(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
Sony QX1
(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
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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).

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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.

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