Pentax K-01 vs Sony RX100 VA

Below, we will be matching up the Pentax K-01 and Sony RX100 VA, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the K-01 (16MP) and the RX100 VA (20MP) is relatively close but the K-01 (APS-C) and RX100 VA (1") possess different sensor sizing.

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The K-01 was brought out 7 years earlier than the RX100 VA which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the K-01 scores versus the RX100 VA in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-01 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The entire galleries are provided at Pentax K-01 Gallery and Sony RX100 VA Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-01 comes with exterior measurements of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") having a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VA 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).

Check out the Pentax K-01 and Sony RX100 VA in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the K-01 vs the RX100 VA.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-01 and RX100 VA is 76 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing specs. The pic below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the K-01 and RX100 VA.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The K-01 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony RX100 VA will render greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged K-01 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.