Pentax K-01 vs Sony HX100V

Here, we are contrasting the Pentax K-01 and Sony HX100V, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the K-01 (16MP) and the HX100V (16MP) is very similar but the K-01 (APS-C) and HX100V (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

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The K-01 was brought out 8 months after the HX100V which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the K-01 grades versus the HX100V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-01 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The entire galleries are available at Pentax K-01 Gallery & Sony HX100V Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Pentax K-01 provides 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) and the Sony HX100V has specifications of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the K-01 and the HX100V.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-01 and HX100V is 76 and 66 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing technical specs. The image here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-01 and HX100V.

As you can tell, both of the cameras feature the identical megapixel count but different sensor sizes. The K-01 contains the larger sensor which will make obtaining bokeh easier. The more modern K-01 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.