Fujifilm X-A1 vs Pentax K-01

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-A1 & Pentax K-01. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-A1 Gallery & Pentax K-01 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.