Fujifilm X100 vs Pentax K-01

Let's take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm X100 and Pentax K-01, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X100 (12MP) and K-01 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X100 was released 12 months before the K-01 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm X100 grades versus the K-01 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix X100 and Pentax K-01. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X100 Gallery and Pentax K-01 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X100 comes with outer dimensions of 126mm x 75mm x 54mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") along with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) while the Pentax K-01 has measurements of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") along with a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X100 and Pentax K-01 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X100 vs the K-01.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X100 and K-01 is 80 and 76 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by checking specs. The picture below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X100 and K-01.

All in all, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Pentax K-01 to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X100 is going to be behind in sensor tech.