Pentax K-01 vs Sony W370

On this page, we will be reviewing the Pentax K-01 versus Sony W370, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the K-01 (16MP) and the W370 (14MP) is pretty close but the K-01 (APS-C) and W370 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The K-01 was introduced 2 years after the W370 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W370 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the K-01 scores versus the W370 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-01 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax K-01 Gallery & Sony W370 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-01 features 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) whilst the Sony W370 has measurements of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Look at the Pentax K-01 versus Sony W370 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the K-01 compared to the W370.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K-01 and W370 is 76 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through technical specs. The picture here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the K-01 and W370.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The K-01 using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Pentax K-01 will result in more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots more aggressively. The younger K-01 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.