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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Pentax K-01

Portability
87
Imaging
58
Features
61
Overall
59
Fujifilm X-A1 front
 
Pentax K-01 front
Portability
76
Imaging
57
Features
68
Overall
61

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Pentax K-01 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 330g - 117 x 67 x 39mm
  • Introduced November 2013
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-A2
Pentax K-01
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 561g - 122 x 79 x 58mm
  • Launched May 2012
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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Pentax K-01 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Fujifilm X-A1 versus Pentax K-01, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-A1 (16MP) and the K-01 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A1 was revealed 19 months after the K-01 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-A1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm X-A1 scores vs the K-01 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A1 over the Pentax K-01

 Fujifilm X-A1 K-01 
LaunchedNovember 2013May 2012Newer by 19 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Pentax K-01 over the Fujifilm X-A1

 K-01 Fujifilm X-A1 
Display resolution921k920kClearer display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A1 and Pentax K-01

 Fujifilm X-A1 K-01 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Pentax K-01 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-A1 comes with outside dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Pentax K-01 has sizing of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") along with a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-A1 versus Pentax K-01 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-A1 and the K-01.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Pentax K-01 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A1 and K-01 is 87 and 76 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Pentax K-01 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Pentax K-01 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading through technical specs. The picture underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-A1 and K-01.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels so you can expect similar quality of files although you may want to take the age of the products into consideration. The younger Fujifilm X-A1 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Pentax K-01 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Pentax K-01 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Pentax K-01 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax K-01 Portrait photography highlights
74
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
saves RAW files
74
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Street photography features
Pentax K-01 Street photography features
76
screen tilts up and down
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
more heavy than average in class (561 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-A1
Sports photography with Pentax K-01
54
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good battery power (540 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Travel photography information
Pentax K-01 Travel photography information
66
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
65
good battery power (540 CIPA)
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
more heavy than average in class (561g)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Landscape photography advice
Pentax K-01 Landscape photography advice
69
focusing manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
does not have Timelapse function
80
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (540 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Vlogging highlights
Pentax K-01 Vlogging highlights
31
provides face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
does not have external microphone support
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone jack
display is not selfie friendly
more heavy than average in class (561g)
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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Pentax K-01 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A1 and Pentax K-01
 Fujifilm X-A1Pentax K-01
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm X-A1 Pentax K-01
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2013-11-30 2012-05-30
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4896 x 3264 4928 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 49 81
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Pentax KAF2
Amount of lenses 54 151
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 920k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT LCD TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 6.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (ISO200m) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto / Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Slow Synchro / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 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, Continuous recording: up to approx. 14 min./1280 x 720 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 27 min. 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 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 330 gr (0.73 lb) 561 gr (1.24 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 67 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") 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 350 images 540 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 D-LI90
Self timer Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $329 $899