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Pentax K-01 vs Sony WX1

Portability
76
Imaging
56
Features
68
Overall
60
Pentax K-01 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Pentax K-01 vs Sony WX1 Key Specs

Pentax K-01
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 561g - 122 x 79 x 58mm
  • Released May 2012
Sony WX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Announced August 2009
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Pentax K-01 vs Sony WX1 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Pentax K-01 versus Sony WX1, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the K-01 (16MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the K-01 (APS-C) and WX1 (1/2.4") come with different sensor sizing.

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The K-01 was unveiled 2 years after the WX1 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the K-01 matches up vs the WX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-01 over the Sony WX1

 K-01 WX1 
AnnouncedMay 2012August 2009Newer by 35 months
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Pentax K-01

 WX1 K-01 

Common features in the Pentax K-01 and Sony WX1

 K-01 WX1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Pentax K-01 vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-01 comes with outside measurements of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") and a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs) while the Sony WX1 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Compare the Pentax K-01 versus Sony WX1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the K-01 compared to the WX1.

Pentax K-01 vs Sony WX1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K-01 and WX1 is 76 and 96 respectively.

Pentax K-01 vs Sony WX1 top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-01 vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over specifications. The pic here might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the K-01 and WX1.

Plainly, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The K-01 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Pentax K-01 will offer extra detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger K-01 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Pentax K-01 vs Sony WX1 sensor size comparison

Pentax K-01 vs Sony WX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K-01 vs Sony WX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K-01 Portrait photography features
Sony WX1 Portrait photography features
73
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax K-01 Street photography highlights
Sony WX1 Street photography highlights
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
more heavy than competition in class (561g)
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
lack of RAW format
heavier than others (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax K-01
Sports photography with Sony WX1
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great battery life (540 per charge)
low fps (6.0 frames/s)
no phase detect autofocus
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K-01 Travel photography details
Sony WX1 Travel photography details
65
great battery life (540 CIPA)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
more heavy than competition in class (561 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
56
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than others (149 grams)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K-01 Landscape photography factors
Sony WX1 Landscape photography factors
80
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (540 shots)
31
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K-01 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX1 as a Vlogging camera
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external microphone support
does not have a selfie friendly display
more heavy than competition in class (561g)
28
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
heavier than others (149g)
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Pentax K-01 vs Sony WX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-01 and Sony WX1
 Pentax K-01Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
General Information
Company Pentax Sony
Model Pentax K-01 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Released 2012-05-30 2009-08-06
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.7mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 372.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4928 x 3264 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Highest boosted ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 100 160
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 81 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Total lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 6.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 561g (1.24 lb) 149g (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 79 x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 79 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.9 not tested
DXO Low light score 1135 not tested
Other
Battery life 540 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI90 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $899 $149