Pentax K-01 vs Sony RX100 V

Following is a detailed comparison of the Pentax K-01 versus Sony RX100 V, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the K-01 (16MP) and the RX100 V (20MP) is pretty close but the K-01 (APS-C) and RX100 V (1") provide different sensor sizes.

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The K-01 was brought out 5 years prior to the RX100 V which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the K-01 grades against the RX100 V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-01 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The entire galleries are available at Pentax K-01 Gallery and Sony RX100 V Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-01 has got exterior measurements of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs) while the Sony RX100 V has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

See the Pentax K-01 versus Sony RX100 V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the K-01 against the RX100 V.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the K-01 and RX100 V is 76 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes purely by looking through technical specs. The picture below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the K-01 and RX100 V.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The K-01 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Sony RX100 V will provide you with extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged K-01 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.