Pentax K-01 vs Sony WX1
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Pentax K-01 vs Sony WX1 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Pentax K-01 vs Sony WX1 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-01 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The full galleries are provided at Pentax K-01 Gallery & Sony WX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K-01 over the Sony WX1
K-01 | WX1 | |||
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Announced | May 2012 | ![]() | August 2009 | Newer by 35 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Pentax K-01
WX1 | K-01 |
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Common features in the Pentax K-01 and Sony WX1
K-01 | WX1 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Pentax K-01 vs Sony WX1 Specifications
Pentax K-01 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 | |
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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 |