Pentax K-01 vs Sony QX10

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Pentax K-01 and Sony QX10, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Lens-style by rivals Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the K-01 (16MP) and the QX10 (18MP) is very well matched but the K-01 (APS-C) and QX10 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

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The K-01 was introduced 15 months before the QX10 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the K-01 matches up vs the QX10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-01 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax K-01 Gallery and Sony QX10 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Pentax K-01 offers outside dimensions of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") and a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs) whilst the Sony QX10 has sizing of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax K-01 and Sony QX10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the K-01 and the QX10.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the K-01 and QX10 is 76 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through specifications. The visual below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-01 and QX10.

Plainly, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The K-01 with its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony QX10 will resolve extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older K-01 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.