Pentax K-01 vs Sony H70

Its time to look more closely at the Pentax K-01 and Sony H70, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the K-01 (16MP) and the H70 (16MP) is relatively similar but the K-01 (APS-C) and H70 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.

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The K-01 was revealed 17 months later than the H70 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H70 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the K-01 matches up vs the H70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-01 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70. The full galleries are available at Pentax K-01 Gallery and Sony H70 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-01 features outer measurements of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") with a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs) and the Sony H70 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the K-01 vs the H70.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the K-01 and H70 is 76 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by going over technical specs. The photograph below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the K-01 and H70.

As you have seen, both of these cameras posses the exact same resolution albeit not the same sensor measurements. The K-01 contains the bigger sensor which should make achieving bokeh simpler. The fresher K-01 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.