Pentax K-01 vs Sony ZV-E10

Its time to take a deeper look at the Pentax K-01 versus Sony ZV-E10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Pentax and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the K-01 (16MP) and ZV-E10 (24MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The K-01 was unveiled 10 years before the ZV-E10 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony ZV-E10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the K-01 scores versus the ZV-E10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-01 and Sony ZV-E10. The full galleries are provided at Pentax K-01 Gallery and Sony ZV-E10 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-01 has external dimensions of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") with a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs) while the Sony ZV-E10 has proportions of 115mm x 64mm x 45mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.8") having a weight of 343 grams (0.76 lbs).

Check the Pentax K-01 versus Sony ZV-E10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the K-01 and the ZV-E10.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the K-01 and ZV-E10 is 76 and 86 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over a spec sheet. The pic underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the K-01 and ZV-E10.

As you can see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony ZV-E10 to deliver more detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged K-01 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.