Pentax K-01 vs Sony WX10

On this page, we will be looking at the Pentax K-01 and Sony WX10, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the K-01 (16MP) and the WX10 (16MP) is pretty similar but the K-01 (APS-C) and WX10 (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.

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The K-01 was announced 17 months later than the WX10 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX10 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the K-01 scores versus the WX10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-01 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax K-01 Gallery & Sony WX10 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Pentax K-01 features outer dimensions of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") having a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs) and the Sony WX10 has specifications of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Compare the Pentax K-01 and Sony WX10 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the K-01 versus the WX10.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the K-01 and WX10 is 76 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the K-01 and WX10.

Plainly, both the cameras have the same MP albeit different sensor sizing. The K-01 contains the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier. The more recent K-01 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.