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Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Pentax K-01

Portability
52
Imaging
93
Features
86
Overall
90
Fujifilm GFX 100 front
 
Pentax K-01 front
Portability
76
Imaging
57
Features
68
Overall
61

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Pentax K-01 Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 100
(Full Review)
  • 102MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 1320g - 156 x 144 x 75mm
  • Announced May 2019
Pentax K-01
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand 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 GFX 100 vs Pentax K-01 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Fujifilm GFX 100 versus Pentax K-01, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 100 (102MP) and K-01 (16MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 100 (Medium format) and K-01 (APS-C) use different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm GFX 100 was released 7 years later than the K-01 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm GFX 100 matches up versus the K-01 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 100 over the Pentax K-01

 Fujifilm GFX 100 K-01 
ReleasedMay 2019May 2012Fresher by 85 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2360k921kSharper screen (+1439k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-01 over the Fujifilm GFX 100

 K-01 Fujifilm GFX 100 

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 100 and Pentax K-01

 Fujifilm GFX 100 K-01 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Pentax K-01 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm GFX 100 comes with outer dimensions of 156mm x 144mm x 75mm (6.1" x 5.7" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 1320 grams (2.91 lbs) and the Pentax K-01 has proportions of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") along with a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm GFX 100 versus Pentax K-01 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 100 and the K-01.

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Pentax K-01 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm GFX 100 and K-01 is 52 and 76 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Pentax K-01 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Pentax K-01 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by reading technical specs. The visual underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm GFX 100 and K-01.

As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm GFX 100 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Fujifilm GFX 100 will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 86MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm GFX 100 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Pentax K-01 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Pentax K-01 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Pentax K-01 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 Portrait photography info
Pentax K-01 Portrait photography info
95
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is amazing (102MP)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
74
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm GFX 100
Street photography with Pentax K-01
72
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
delivers RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
weather proofing
more heavy than others (1,320 grams)
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
heavier than competition (561 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K-01 as a Sports photography camera
90
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is amazing (102MP)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
better than average battery life (800 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames per second)
61
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great battery pack (540 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K-01 as a Travel photography camera
67
better than average battery life (800 per charge)
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
sensor resolution is amazing (102MP)
more heavy than others (1,320g)
screen is not selfie friendly
65
great battery pack (540 shots)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
heavier than competition (561 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K-01 as a Landscape photography camera
92
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is amazing (102MP)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
better than average battery life (800 CIPA)
has dual storage slots
80
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (540 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 Vlogging factors
Pentax K-01 Vlogging factors
33
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect autofocus
high video quality (4096 x 2160 pixels)
includes microphone jack
screen is not selfie friendly
more heavy than others (1,320 grams)
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external mic port
does not have selfie friendly display
heavier than competition (561g)
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Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Pentax K-01 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 100 and Pentax K-01
 Fujifilm GFX 100Pentax K-01
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm GFX 100 Pentax K-01
Category Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2019-05-23 2012-05-30
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by X-Processor 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format APS-C
Sensor dimensions 44 x 33mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 1,452.0mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 102 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 11648 x 8736 4928 x 3264
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 425 81
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm G Pentax KAF2
Number of lenses 12 151
Focal length multiplier 0.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 2,360 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 1.09x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/125 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM 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 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1320g (2.91 lbs) 561g (1.24 lbs)
Dimensions 156 x 144 x 75mm (6.1" x 5.7" x 3.0") 122 x 79 x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 800 pictures 540 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-T125 D-LI90
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Two 1
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