Pentax K-01 vs Sony RX100 VII

Here is a detailed overview of the Pentax K-01 and Sony RX100 VII, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the K-01 (16MP) and the RX100 VII (20MP) is relatively well matched but the K-01 (APS-C) and RX100 VII (1") posses different sensor size.

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The K-01 was revealed 8 years earlier than the RX100 VII and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the K-01 scores vs the RX100 VII in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-01 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII. The full galleries are available at Pentax K-01 Gallery and Sony RX100 VII Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Pentax K-01 provides physical measurements of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") with a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VII has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") and a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).

Check the Pentax K-01 and Sony RX100 VII in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the K-01 versus the RX100 VII.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-01 and RX100 VII is 76 and 88 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the K-01 and RX100 VII.

Clearly, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The K-01 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Sony RX100 VII will resolve more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older K-01 is going to be behind in sensor tech.