Pentax K-01 vs Sony WX300

In this article, we will be analyzing the Pentax K-01 vs Sony WX300, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the K-01 (16MP) and the WX300 (18MP) is relatively close but the K-01 (APS-C) and WX300 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

The K-01 was introduced 8 months prior to the WX300 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX300 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the K-01 scores against the WX300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-01 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax K-01 Gallery and Sony WX300 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-01 provides physical measurements of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") with a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs) whilst the Sony WX300 has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax K-01 vs Sony WX300 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the K-01 against the WX300.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-01 and WX300 is 76 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing technical specs. The pic here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the K-01 and WX300.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The K-01 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony WX300 will provide you with more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged K-01 will be behind in sensor innovation.