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

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.

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.

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Pentax K-01 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Pentax K-01. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm GFX 50S II Gallery and Pentax K-01 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50S II over the Pentax K-01
Fujifilm GFX 50S II | K-01 | |||
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Revealed | September 2021 | ![]() | May 2012 | Fresher by 113 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display sizing | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 2360k | ![]() | 921k | Sharper 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 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Pentax K-01
Fujifilm GFX 50S II | K-01 | |||
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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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Pentax K-01 Specifications
Fujifilm GFX 50S II | Pentax K-01 | |
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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 |