Pentax K-01 vs Sony HX200V

Here, we will be analyzing the Pentax K-01 versus Sony HX200V, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the K-01 (16MP) and the HX200V (18MP) is pretty comparable but the K-01 (APS-C) and HX200V (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The K-01 was launched around the same time to the HX200V so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the K-01 scores against the HX200V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-01 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax K-01 Gallery & Sony HX200V Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-01 has external measurements of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs) while the Sony HX200V has dimensions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") having a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the K-01 vs the HX200V.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K-01 and HX200V is 76 and 66 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to see the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out technical specs. The photograph here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the K-01 and HX200V.

As you can tell, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The K-01 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Sony HX200V will produce extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots way more aggressively.