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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Pentax K-01

Portability
59
Imaging
83
Features
77
Overall
80
Fujifilm GFX 50S front
 
Pentax K-01 front
Portability
76
Imaging
57
Features
68
Overall
61

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Pentax K-01 Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 50S
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 102400)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 740g - 148 x 94 x 91mm
  • Launched January 2017
Pentax K-01
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 vs Pentax K-01 Overview

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Fujifilm GFX 50S 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 50S (51MP) and K-01 (16MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50S (Medium format) and K-01 (APS-C) have different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50S was introduced 4 years later than the K-01 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the Fujifilm GFX 50S scores vs the K-01 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

 Fujifilm GFX 50S K-01 
RevealedJanuary 2017May 2012Fresher by 57 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2360k921kCrisper screen (+1439k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

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

 K-01 Fujifilm GFX 50S 

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

 Fujifilm GFX 50S K-01 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Pentax K-01 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm GFX 50S comes with exterior measurements of 148mm x 94mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") with a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-01 has specifications of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm GFX 50S versus Pentax K-01 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50S against the K-01.

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Pentax K-01 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm GFX 50S and K-01 is 59 and 76 respectively.

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

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Pentax K-01 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing only by reading a spec sheet. The photograph here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm GFX 50S and K-01.

As you can see, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm GFX 50S with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Fujifilm GFX 50S will offer greater detail using its extra 35MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm GFX 50S provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm GFX 50S
Portrait photography with Pentax K-01
89
has manual focus
resolution is great (51MP)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
includes face detection focus
supports RAW files
74
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Street photography factors
Pentax K-01 Street photography factors
72
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is great (Medium format)
supports RAW files
supports touch to focus
environment proof
no image stabilization
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
heavier than others (561g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K-01 as a Sports photography camera
69
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
resolution is great (51MP)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
terrible battery pack (400 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
61
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good battery power (540 CIPA)
low frames per second (6.0 frames per second)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Travel photography highlights
Pentax K-01 Travel photography highlights
64
environment proof
supports touch to focus
resolution is great (51MP)
terrible battery pack (400 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly display
65
good battery power (540 CIPA)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
heavier than others (561 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Landscape photography factors
Pentax K-01 Landscape photography factors
79
has manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inch)
resolution is great (51MP)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
supports RAW files
environment proof
two card slots
no image stabilization
terrible battery pack (400 CIPA)
80
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (540 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Vlogging highlights
Pentax K-01 Vlogging highlights
33
has touchscreen
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external microphone socket
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic socket
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
heavier than others (561 grams)
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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Pentax K-01 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 50S and Pentax K-01
 Fujifilm GFX 50SPentax K-01
General Information
Make FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm GFX 50S Pentax K-01
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2017-01-18 2012-05-30
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip X Processor Pro -
Sensor type 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 51MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 8256 x 6192 4928 x 3264
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Max boosted ISO 102400 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 117 81
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm G Pentax KAF2
Total lenses 12 151
Crop factor 0.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 2,360k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 1.07x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 360 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/125 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p) 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps),1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (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 740g (1.63 pounds) 561g (1.24 pounds)
Physical dimensions 148 x 94 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") 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 400 pictures 540 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-T125 D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots, UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 2 Single
Price at launch $5,499 $899