Pentax K-01 vs Sony QX100
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Pentax K-01 vs Sony QX100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 561g - 122 x 79 x 58mm
- Released May 2012
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- " Fixed Screen
- ISO 160 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 179g - 63 x 63 x 56mm
- Announced September 2013

Pentax K-01 vs Sony QX100 Overview
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.

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.

Pentax K-01 vs Sony QX100 Gallery
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.