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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Pentax K-01

Portability
55 Imaging
94 Features
85 Overall
90
Fujifilm GFX 100S front
 
Pentax K-01 front
Portability
76 Imaging
57 Features
68 Overall
61

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Pentax K-01 Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 100S
(Full Review)
  • 102MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 900g - 150 x 104 x 87mm
  • Released January 2021
Pentax K-01
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase 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 100S vs Pentax K-01 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Fujifilm GFX 100S and Pentax K-01, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 100S (102MP) and K-01 (16MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 100S (Medium format) and K-01 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm GFX 100S was announced 8 years later than the K-01 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm GFX 100S matches up versus the K-01 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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

		

		

			
 Fujifilm GFX 100S K-01 
ReleasedJanuary 2021May 2012More recent by 106 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2360k921kSharper screen (+1439k dot)
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

			
 K-01 Fujifilm GFX 100S 
		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

			
 Fujifilm GFX 100S K-01 
Manual focus  Very exact focus
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Pentax K-01 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm GFX 100S provides physical dimensions of 150mm x 104mm x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") along with a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) and the Pentax K-01 has proportions of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") having a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm GFX 100S and Pentax K-01 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 100S and the K-01.
Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Pentax K-01 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm GFX 100S and K-01 is 55 and 76 respectively.
Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Pentax K-01 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Pentax K-01 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements merely by researching specs. The photograph below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm GFX 100S and K-01.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm GFX 100S having a bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm GFX 100S will result in extra detail with its extra 86MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm GFX 100S will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Pentax K-01 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Pentax K-01 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Pentax K-01 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm GFX 100S Portrait photography factors
Pentax K-01 Portrait photography factors
96
 focusing manually
 megapixel count great (102MP)
 sensor size is big (Medium format)
 has face detect focusing
 delivers RAW files
74
 you can focus manually
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 offers face detection focusing
 saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm GFX 100S Street photography details
Pentax K-01 Street photography details
74
 tilting screen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is big (Medium format)
 delivers RAW files
 has focus by touch
 environment sealing
 heavier than competition in class (900g)
66
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 saves RAW formats
 no moving screen
 heavier than others (561g)
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Fujifilm GFX 100S Sports photography factors
Pentax K-01 Sports photography factors
90
 quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count great (102 megapixels)
 sensor size is big (Medium format)
 has tracking focus
 environment sealing
 has phase detect AF
 painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
61
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 decent MP (16MP)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 great battery (540 shots)
 continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames/s)
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm GFX 100S Travel photography advice
Pentax K-01 Travel photography advice
67
 environment sealing
 connects via bluetooth
 has focus by touch
 megapixel count great (102 megapixels)
 heavier than competition in class (900g)
 display isn't selfie friendly
65
 great battery (540 per charge)
 decent MP (16MP)
 built-in flash
 heavier than others (561g)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Fujifilm GFX 100S
Landscape photography with Pentax K-01
93
 focusing manually
 interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
 good sized screen (3.2 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count great (102 megapixels)
 sensor size is big (Medium format)
 delivers RAW files
 environment sealing
 has dual storage slots
80
 you can focus manually
 swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
 screen size is good (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 decent MP (16MP)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 saves RAW formats
 great battery (540 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm GFX 100S Vlogging advice
Pentax K-01 Vlogging advice
34
 touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 has face detect focusing
 high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
 has mic jack
 display isn't selfie friendly
 heavier than competition in class (900g)
34
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 offers face detection focusing
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 has external mic support
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 heavier than others (561g)
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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Pentax K-01 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 100S and Pentax K-01
 Fujifilm GFX 100SPentax K-01
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm GFX 100S Pentax K-01
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2021-01-27 2012-05-30
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format APS-C
Sensor dimensions 44 x 33mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 1,452.0mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 102 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 11648 x 8736 4928 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format    
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points 425 81
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm G Pentax KAF2
Amount of lenses 13 151
Crop factor 0.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2" 3"
Screen resolution 2,360k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Screen technology - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Maximum flash synchronize 1/125 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 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)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 900 gr (1.98 lbs) 561 gr (1.24 lbs)
Dimensions 150 x 104 x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") 122 x 79 x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 79
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 1135
Other
Battery life 460 pictures 540 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W235 D-LI90
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Dual 1
Price at launch $5,999 $899