Pentax K-01 vs Sony H200

On this page, we are contrasting the Pentax K-01 and Sony H200, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the K-01 (16MP) and the H200 (20MP) is fairly similar but the K-01 (APS-C) and H200 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The K-01 was unveiled 7 months before the H200 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the K-01 matches up versus the H200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-01 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200. The full galleries are provided at Pentax K-01 Gallery and Sony H200 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Pentax K-01 has outer dimensions of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") and a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs) while the Sony H200 has sizing of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") having a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

Examine the Pentax K-01 and Sony H200 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the K-01 and the H200.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the K-01 and H200 is 76 and 67 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specs. The picture below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the K-01 and H200.

All in all, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The K-01 using its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony H200 will deliver greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged K-01 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.