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Pentax K-01 vs Sony TX30

Portability
76
Imaging
56
Features
68
Overall
60
Pentax K-01 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Pentax K-01 vs Sony TX30 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
  • Introduced May 2012
Sony TX30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 141g - 96 x 59 x 15mm
  • Introduced July 2013
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Pentax K-01 vs Sony TX30 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Pentax K-01 versus Sony TX30, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the K-01 (16MP) and the TX30 (18MP) is very close but the K-01 (APS-C) and TX30 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The K-01 was launched 14 months before the TX30 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the K-01 grades versus the TX30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-01 over the Sony TX30

 K-01 TX30 

Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Pentax K-01

 TX30 K-01 
IntroducedJuly 2013May 2012Newer by 14 months
Display size3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1229k921kClearer display (+308k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Pentax K-01 and Sony TX30

 K-01 TX30 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Pentax K-01 vs Sony TX30 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Pentax K-01 comes with physical dimensions 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 TX30 has sizing of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the K-01 vs the TX30.

Pentax K-01 vs Sony TX30 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the K-01 and TX30 is 76 and 96 respectively.

Pentax K-01 vs Sony TX30 top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-01 vs Sony TX30 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by researching specs. The picture underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the K-01 and TX30.

As you can plainly see, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The K-01 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony TX30 will render greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged K-01 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Pentax K-01 vs Sony TX30 sensor size comparison

Pentax K-01 vs Sony TX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K-01 vs Sony TX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K-01 Portrait photography details
Sony TX30 Portrait photography details
73
focusing manually
decent MP (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
38
you can focus manually
MP count good (18 megapixels)
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax K-01 Street photography highlights
Sony TX30 Street photography highlights
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
heavier than competition in class (561g)
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K-01 Sports photography highlights
Sony TX30 Sports photography highlights
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery pack (540 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
has no phase detect autofocus
46
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K-01 Travel photography advice
Sony TX30 Travel photography advice
65
better than average battery pack (540 shots)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
heavier than competition in class (561 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
69
environment sealing
MP count good (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K-01 Landscape photography information
Sony TX30 Landscape photography information
80
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (540 CIPA)
51
you can focus manually
decently wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3.3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
environment sealing
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K-01 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX30 as a Vlogging camera
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic port
does not have selfie friendly screen
heavier than competition in class (561 grams)
34
decently wide (26mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
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Pentax K-01 vs Sony TX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-01 and Sony TX30
 Pentax K-01Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
General Information
Company Pentax Sony
Model type Pentax K-01 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Introduced 2012-05-30 2013-07-26
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.7mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 372.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4928 x 3264 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 81 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-4.8
Amount of lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3.3 inch
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT LCD monitor OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest 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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 561g (1.24 pounds) 141g (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 122 x 79 x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") 96 x 59 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 79 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.9 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1135 not tested
Other
Battery life 540 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI90 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $899 $230