Pentax K-01 vs Sony TX30
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Pentax K-01 vs Sony TX30 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Pentax K-01 vs Sony TX30 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-01 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax K-01 Gallery & Sony TX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K-01 over the Sony TX30
K-01 | TX30 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Pentax K-01
TX30 | K-01 | |||
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Introduced | July 2013 | ![]() | May 2012 | Newer by 14 months |
Display size | 3.3" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 921k | Clearer display (+308k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Pentax K-01 and Sony TX30
K-01 | TX30 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Analyze the Pentax K-01 versus Sony TX30 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Pentax K-01 vs Sony TX30 Specifications
Pentax K-01 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 | |
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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 |