Pentax K-01 vs Sony QX100

Below is a in depth comparison of the Pentax K-01 versus Sony QX100, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Lens-style by rivals Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the K-01 (16MP) and the QX100 (20MP) is relatively well matched but the K-01 (APS-C) and QX100 (1") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The K-01 was manufactured 15 months before the QX100 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the K-01 matches up against the QX100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-01 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax K-01 Gallery and Sony QX100 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-01 enjoys exterior measurements of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") and a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs) and the Sony QX100 has dimensions of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Compare the Pentax K-01 versus Sony QX100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the K-01 compared to the QX100.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the K-01 and QX100 is 76 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading through specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the K-01 and QX100.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The K-01 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony QX100 will give you greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older K-01 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.