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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Pentax K-01

Portability
55
Imaging
87
Features
82
Overall
85
Fujifilm GFX 50S II front
 
Pentax K-01 front
Portability
76
Imaging
57
Features
68
Overall
61

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Pentax K-01 Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 50S II
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 900g - 150 x 104 x 87mm
  • Released September 2021
Pentax K-01
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 561g - 122 x 79 x 58mm
  • Revealed May 2012
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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Pentax K-01 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Fujifilm GFX 50S II versus Pentax K-01, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II (51MP) and K-01 (16MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50S II (Medium format) and K-01 (APS-C) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50S II was announced 9 years later than the K-01 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm GFX 50S II scores versus the K-01 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50S II over the Pentax K-01

 Fujifilm GFX 50S II K-01 
RevealedSeptember 2021May 2012Fresher by 113 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2360k921kSharper display (+1439k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-01 over the Fujifilm GFX 50S II

 K-01 Fujifilm GFX 50S II 

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Pentax K-01

 Fujifilm GFX 50S II K-01 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Pentax K-01 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm GFX 50S II has got exterior measurements of 150mm x 104mm x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") along with a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-01 has dimensions of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") along with a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm GFX 50S II versus Pentax K-01 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and the K-01.

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Pentax K-01 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and K-01 is 55 and 76 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Pentax K-01 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Pentax K-01 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing only by going through technical specs. The graphic here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and K-01.

As you can tell, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm GFX 50S II using its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Fujifilm GFX 50S II will provide greater detail with its extra 35MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm GFX 50S II is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Pentax K-01 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Pentax K-01 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Pentax K-01 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Portrait photography details
Pentax K-01 Portrait photography details
92
manual focus
great megapixels (51 megapixels)
large sensor size (Medium format)
provides face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
74
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
exports RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Street photography factors
Pentax K-01 Street photography factors
72
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Medium format)
delivers RAW files
provides touch to focus
environment sealing
heavier than competitors in class (900 grams)
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
more heavy than competition (561g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Sports photography info
Pentax K-01 Sports photography info
81
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great megapixels (51MP)
large sensor size (Medium format)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lacks phase detect AF
61
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great battery power (540 per charge)
max fps very slow (6.0 frames per second)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Travel photography factors
Pentax K-01 Travel photography factors
66
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
provides touch to focus
great megapixels (51 megapixels)
heavier than competitors in class (900 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
65
great battery power (540 per charge)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
more heavy than competition (561g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Landscape photography information
Pentax K-01 Landscape photography information
90
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great megapixels (51 megapixels)
large sensor size (Medium format)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
two card slots
80
focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
great battery power (540 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Vlogging advice
Pentax K-01 Vlogging advice
33
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external mic socket
display isn't selfie friendly
heavier than competitors in class (900 grams)
34
image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone support
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
more heavy than competition (561 grams)
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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Pentax K-01 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Pentax K-01
 Fujifilm GFX 50S IIPentax K-01
General Information
Company FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm GFX 50S II Pentax K-01
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2021-09-02 2012-05-30
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format APS-C
Sensor measurements 44 x 33mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 1,452.0mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 51 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
Highest resolution 8256 x 6192 4928 x 3264
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest boosted ISO 102400 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 425 81
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm G Pentax KAF2
Available lenses 14 151
Crop factor 0.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 2,360 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 3600 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 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 1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, 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 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 900 gr (1.98 lb) 561 gr (1.24 lb)
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 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 440 images 540 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W235 D-LI90
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Two One
Price at launch $3,999 $899