Pentax K-01 vs Sony RX10 II
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![Pentax K-01 front Pentax K-01 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Pentax-K-01/Pentax-K-01-front.jpg)
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Pentax K-01 vs Sony RX10 II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 561g - 122 x 79 x 58mm
- Announced May 2012
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-200mm (F2.8) lens
- 813g - 129 x 88 x 102mm
- Introduced June 2015
- Replaced the Sony RX10
- Renewed by Sony RX10 III
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Pentax K-01 vs Sony RX10 II Overview
In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Pentax K-01 vs Sony RX10 II, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by competitors Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the K-01 (16MP) and the RX10 II (20MP) is relatively well matched but the K-01 (APS-C) and RX10 II (1") use totally different sensor sizes.
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The K-01 was unveiled 4 years prior to the RX10 II and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX10 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the K-01 matches up against the RX10 II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Pentax K-01 vs Sony RX10 II Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-01 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II. The full galleries are available at Pentax K-01 Gallery & Sony RX10 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K-01 over the Sony RX10 II
K-01 | RX10 II |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX10 II over the Pentax K-01
RX10 II | K-01 | |||
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Introduced | June 2015 | ![]() | May 2012 | Fresher by 36 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 921k | Clearer screen (+308k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax K-01 and Sony RX10 II
K-01 | RX10 II | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch screen |
Pentax K-01 vs Sony RX10 II Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-01 has got outer measurements of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") along with a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs) and the Sony RX10 II has proportions of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") accompanied by a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).
Analyze the Pentax K-01 vs Sony RX10 II in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the K-01 compared to the RX10 II.
![Pentax K-01 vs Sony RX10 II size comparison Pentax K-01 vs Sony RX10 II size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-K-01-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX10-II-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the K-01 and RX10 II is 76 and 58 respectively.
![Pentax K-01 vs Sony RX10 II top view buttons comparison Pentax K-01 vs Sony RX10 II top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-K-01-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX10-II-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Pentax K-01 vs Sony RX10 II Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking specifications. The graphic here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the K-01 and RX10 II.
Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The K-01 having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony RX10 II will give you greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older K-01 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
![Pentax K-01 vs Sony RX10 II sensor size comparison Pentax K-01 vs Sony RX10 II sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Pentax-K-01-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX10-II-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Pentax K-01 vs Sony RX10 II Screen and ViewFinder
![Pentax K-01 vs Sony RX10 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison Pentax K-01 vs Sony RX10 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-K-01-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX10-II-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Pentax K-01 vs Sony RX10 II Specifications
Pentax K-01 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Pentax | Sony |
Model type | Pentax K-01 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Large Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2012-05-30 | 2015-06-10 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 23.7 x 15.7mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 372.1mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4928 x 3264 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | - | 64 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 81 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Pentax KAF2 | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-200mm (8.3x) |
Max aperture | - | f/2.8 |
Macro focusing range | - | 3cm |
Total lenses | 151 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 921k dot | 1,229k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Maximum silent shutter speed | - | 1/32000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 6.0fps | 14.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 10.20 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync | Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/180 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps),1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps) | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 561 grams (1.24 lb) | 813 grams (1.79 lb) |
Dimensions | 122 x 79 x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") | 129 x 88 x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 79 | 70 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.7 | 23.0 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.9 | 12.6 |
DXO Low light rating | 1135 | 531 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 540 pictures | 400 pictures |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | D-LI90 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $899 | $998 |