Pentax K-01 vs Sony A6600

Let's look closer at the Pentax K-01 vs Sony A6600, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the K-01 (16MP) and A6600 (24MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The K-01 was revealed 8 years earlier than the A6600 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A6600 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the K-01 grades vs the A6600 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-01 and Sony Alpha a6600. The full galleries are available at Pentax K-01 Gallery and Sony A6600 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Pentax K-01 has got exterior dimensions of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") along with a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs) and the Sony A6600 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") having a weight of 503 grams (1.11 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the K-01 against the A6600.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the K-01 and A6600 is 76 and 77 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through a spec sheet. The pic here will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-01 and A6600.

As you can see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony A6600 to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged K-01 will be behind in sensor technology.