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Pentax K-01 vs Sony QX100

Portability
76
Imaging
57
Features
68
Overall
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Pentax K-01 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 front
Portability
92
Imaging
51
Features
44
Overall
48

Pentax K-01 vs Sony QX100 Key Specs

Pentax K-01
(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
Sony QX100
(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
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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.

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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.

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