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Fujifilm XP70 vs Pentax K-01

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix XP70 front
 
Pentax K-01 front
Portability
76
Imaging
57
Features
68
Overall
61

Fujifilm XP70 vs Pentax K-01 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 179g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2014
  • Replaced the Fujifilm XP60
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm XP80
Pentax K-01
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 561g - 122 x 79 x 58mm
  • Released May 2012
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Pentax K-01 Overview

The following is a extensive analysis of the Fujifilm XP70 and Pentax K-01, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP70 (16MP) and the K-01 (16MP) is very comparable but the Fujifilm XP70 (1/2.3") and K-01 (APS-C) boast different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm XP70 was announced 20 months after the K-01 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm XP70 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm XP70 matches up versus the K-01 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP70 over the Pentax K-01

 Fujifilm XP70 K-01 
ReleasedJanuary 2014May 2012Newer by 20 months

Reasons to pick Pentax K-01 over the Fujifilm XP70

 K-01 Fujifilm XP70 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XP70 and Pentax K-01

 Fujifilm XP70 K-01 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Fujifilm XP70 vs Pentax K-01 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP70 comes with outer measurements of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-01 has proportions of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") and a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs).

See the Fujifilm XP70 and Pentax K-01 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm XP70 versus the K-01.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Pentax K-01 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP70 and K-01 is 93 and 76 respectively.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Pentax K-01 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Pentax K-01 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specs. The pic here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP70 and K-01.

All in all, both the cameras feature the identical megapixels but different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm XP70 provides the smaller sensor which will make obtaining shallow DOF more challenging. The newer Fujifilm XP70 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Pentax K-01 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Pentax K-01 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP70 vs Pentax K-01 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K-01 as a Portrait photography camera
35
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
74
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Street photography factors
Pentax K-01 Street photography factors
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
more heavy than competition (561 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Sports photography factors
Pentax K-01 Sports photography factors
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (210 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
61
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good battery power (540 per charge)
low fps (6.0 fps)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Travel photography features
Pentax K-01 Travel photography features
65
environment sealing
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (210 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
65
good battery power (540 CIPA)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
more heavy than competition (561 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K-01 as a Landscape photography camera
40
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low battery pack (210 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
80
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
good battery power (540 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm XP70
Vlogging with Pentax K-01
34
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic jack
34
image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external microphone support
screen isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than competition (561 grams)
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Pentax K-01 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP70 and Pentax K-01
 Fujifilm FinePix XP70Pentax K-01
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP70 Pentax K-01
Type Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2014-01-06 2012-05-30
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4928 x 3264
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Highest boosted ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 81
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.9 -
Macro focus range 9cm -
Amount of lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, forced flash, flash off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p/60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps),1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 179g (0.39 lbs) 561g (1.24 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") 122 x 79 x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 79
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.9
DXO Low light score not tested 1135
Other
Battery life 210 pictures 540 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45S D-LI90
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $199 $899