Pentax K-01 vs Sony A58

Here is a extended review of the Pentax K-01 versus Sony A58, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the K-01 (16MP) and the A58 (20MP) is very close and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The K-01 was revealed 18 months earlier than the A58 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the K-01 grades against the A58 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-01 & Sony SLT-A58. The full galleries are available at Pentax K-01 Gallery & Sony A58 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-01 comes with outer dimensions of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs) whilst the Sony A58 has proportions of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") and a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).

See the Pentax K-01 versus Sony A58 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the K-01 against the A58.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the K-01 and A58 is 76 and 68 respectively.

Often, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing simply by looking through technical specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-01 and A58.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony A58 to provide you with extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The older K-01 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.