Pentax K-01 vs Sony HX300

Following is a detailed review of the Pentax K-01 vs Sony HX300, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the K-01 (16MP) and the HX300 (20MP) is pretty close but the K-01 (APS-C) and HX300 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.

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The K-01 was manufactured 8 months prior to the HX300 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the K-01 grades versus the HX300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-01 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax K-01 Gallery & Sony HX300 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Pentax K-01 has got 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) whilst the Sony HX300 has sizing of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the K-01 vs the HX300.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K-01 and HX300 is 76 and 63 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing technical specs. The image here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the K-01 and HX300.

As you have seen, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The K-01 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony HX300 will provide you with greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged K-01 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.