Pentax K-01 vs Sony WX220

Below, we are looking at the Pentax K-01 and Sony WX220, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the K-01 (16MP) and the WX220 (18MP) is very close but the K-01 (APS-C) and WX220 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The K-01 was unveiled 20 months prior to the WX220 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the K-01 scores versus the WX220 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-01 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220. The full galleries are available at Pentax K-01 Gallery & Sony WX220 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-01 has got outer measurements of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") and a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs) whilst the Sony WX220 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Compare the Pentax K-01 and Sony WX220 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the K-01 compared to the WX220.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K-01 and WX220 is 76 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing technical specs. The picture here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the K-01 and WX220.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The K-01 with its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony WX220 will provide you with extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged K-01 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.