Pentax K-01 vs Sony a5000

Let's look a little more in depth at the Pentax K-01 versus Sony a5000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the K-01 (16MP) and the a5000 (20MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The K-01 was revealed 19 months before the a5000 making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony a5000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the K-01 grades versus the a5000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-01 and Sony Alpha a5000. The full galleries are available at Pentax K-01 Gallery and Sony a5000 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Pentax K-01 offers outside measurements of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") having a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs) and the Sony a5000 has specifications of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Examine the Pentax K-01 versus Sony a5000 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the K-01 vs the a5000.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-01 and a5000 is 76 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by going through specifications. The visual underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the K-01 and a5000.

Plainly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony a5000 to provide more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older K-01 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.