Pentax K-01 vs Sony A65

Following is a extensive analysis of the Pentax K-01 versus Sony A65, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the K-01 (16MP) and A65 (24MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The K-01 was introduced 7 months after the A65 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the K-01 matches up against the A65 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-01 & Sony SLT-A65. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax K-01 Gallery & Sony A65 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Pentax K-01 has exterior measurements of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") and a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs) and the Sony A65 has specifications of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") and a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the K-01 versus the A65.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the K-01 and A65 is 76 and 64 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out a spec sheet. The image below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the K-01 and A65.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony A65 to provide more detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer K-01 should have a benefit in sensor tech.