Pentax K-01 vs Sony W730

Here is a in-depth overview of the Pentax K-01 vs Sony W730, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the K-01 (16MP) and the W730 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the K-01 (APS-C) and W730 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The K-01 was unveiled 7 months before the W730 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W730 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the K-01 scores versus the W730 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-01 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax K-01 Gallery and Sony W730 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Pentax K-01 has got external measurements of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") and a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs) and the Sony W730 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Compare the Pentax K-01 vs Sony W730 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the K-01 against the W730.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K-01 and W730 is 76 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing merely by seeing specifications. The photograph here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the K-01 and W730.

To sum up, each of these cameras posses the exact same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizing. The K-01 features the bigger sensor which will make achieving bokeh simpler. The older K-01 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.