Fujifilm SL240 vs Pentax K-01

In this article, we will be looking at the Fujifilm SL240 versus Pentax K-01, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) and the K-01 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm SL240 (1/2.3") and K-01 (APS-C) come with different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm SL240 was unveiled 4 months before the K-01 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm SL240 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm SL240 grades vs the K-01 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix SL240 and Pentax K-01. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm SL240 Gallery and Pentax K-01 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm SL240 has outer dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") having a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) while the Pentax K-01 has proportions of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") with a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm SL240 versus Pentax K-01 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm SL240 versus the K-01.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm SL240 and K-01 is 67 and 76 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing a spec sheet. The picture here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm SL240 and K-01.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm SL240 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Pentax K-01 will show more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively.