Pentax K-01 vs Sony A6500

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Pentax K-01 and Sony A6500, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Pentax and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the K-01 (16MP) and A6500 (24MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The K-01 was released 5 years prior to the A6500 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A6500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the K-01 matches up versus the A6500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-01 & Sony Alpha a6500. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax K-01 Gallery & Sony A6500 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-01 has external dimensions of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") having a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs) while the Sony A6500 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") along with a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the K-01 vs the A6500.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K-01 and A6500 is 76 and 81 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specifications. The picture here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-01 and A6500.

To sum up, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony A6500 to offer more detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged K-01 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.