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Pentax K-01 vs Sony ZV-E10

Portability
76
Imaging
57
Features
68
Overall
61
Pentax K-01 front
 
Sony ZV-E10 front
Portability
86
Imaging
71
Features
92
Overall
79

Pentax K-01 vs Sony ZV-E10 Key Specs

Pentax K-01
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 561g - 122 x 79 x 58mm
  • Launched May 2012
Sony ZV-E10
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 51200)
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 343g - 115 x 64 x 45mm
  • Announced July 2021
Photography Glossary

Pentax K-01 vs Sony ZV-E10 Overview

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).

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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.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-01 over the Sony ZV-E10

 K-01 ZV-E10 
Display resolution921k920kClearer display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E10 over the Pentax K-01

 ZV-E10 K-01 
AnnouncedJuly 2021May 2012Newer by 111 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Pentax K-01 and Sony ZV-E10

 K-01 ZV-E10 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement

Pentax K-01 vs Sony ZV-E10 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Pentax K-01 vs Sony ZV-E10 size comparison

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

Pentax K-01 vs Sony ZV-E10 top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-01 vs Sony ZV-E10 Sensor Comparison

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.

Pentax K-01 vs Sony ZV-E10 sensor size comparison

Pentax K-01 vs Sony ZV-E10 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K-01 vs Sony ZV-E10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K-01 Portrait photography information
Sony ZV-E10 Portrait photography information
74
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
82
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax K-01 Street photography highlights
Sony ZV-E10 Street photography highlights
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
more heavy than competition (561g)
82
screen articulates fully
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
boasts touch to focus
very good high ISO (32,000)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K-01 Sports photography features
Sony ZV-E10 Sports photography features
61
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good battery (540 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
does not have phase detect AF
77
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (440 shots)
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K-01 Travel photography details
Sony ZV-E10 Travel photography details
65
good battery (540 shots)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
more heavy than competition (561g)
screen is not selfie friendly
88
better than average battery life (440 shots)
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
good megapixels (24MP)
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K-01 Landscape photography advice
Sony ZV-E10 Landscape photography advice
80
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
good battery (540 CIPA)
81
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (32,000)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (440 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K-01 Vlogging factors
Sony ZV-E10 Vlogging factors
34
image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external microphone support
screen is not selfie friendly
more heavy than competition (561g)
81
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
features face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 1920 pxls)
includes external microphone port
does not have image stabilization
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Pentax K-01 vs Sony ZV-E10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-01 and Sony ZV-E10
 Pentax K-01Sony ZV-E10
General Information
Make Pentax Sony
Model Pentax K-01 Sony ZV-E10
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2012-05-30 2021-07-30
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 372.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4928 x 3264 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 12800 32000
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 51200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 81 425
Lens
Lens mount Pentax KAF2 Sony E
Number of lenses 151 150
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 921 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames per sec 11.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps),1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps) 3840 x 1920 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 1920 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x1920
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 561g (1.24 pounds) 343g (0.76 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 79 x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") 115 x 64 x 45mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 79 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.9 not tested
DXO Low light score 1135 not tested
Other
Battery life 540 photos 440 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI90 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $899 $699