Pentax K-01 vs Sony HX350

Here is a extended comparison of the Pentax K-01 versus Sony HX350, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the K-01 (16MP) and the HX350 (20MP) is pretty well matched but the K-01 (APS-C) and HX350 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The K-01 was manufactured 5 years earlier than the HX350 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the K-01 grades versus the HX350 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-01 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax K-01 Gallery & Sony HX350 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-01 provides outer dimensions of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") along with a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs) while the Sony HX350 has measurements of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") having a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the K-01 and the HX350.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-01 and HX350 is 76 and 62 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by checking a spec sheet. The visual below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-01 and HX350.

Clearly, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The K-01 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony HX350 will give you more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older K-01 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.