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Fujifilm X-A10 vs Pentax K-01

Portability
86
Imaging
60
Features
66
Overall
62
Fujifilm X-A10 front
 
Pentax K-01 front
Portability
76
Imaging
57
Features
68
Overall
61

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Pentax K-01 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Raise to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 331g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Introduced December 2016
Pentax K-01
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 561g - 122 x 79 x 58mm
  • Introduced May 2012
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Fujifilm X-A10 vs Pentax K-01 Overview

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Fujifilm X-A10 vs Pentax K-01, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-A10 (16MP) and the K-01 (16MP) is fairly close and they use the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A10 was announced 4 years later than the K-01 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-A10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the Fujifilm X-A10 scores vs the K-01 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A10 over the Pentax K-01

 Fujifilm X-A10 K-01 
IntroducedDecember 2016May 2012Fresher by 55 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k921kSharper display (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Pentax K-01 over the Fujifilm X-A10

 K-01 Fujifilm X-A10 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A10 and Pentax K-01

 Fujifilm X-A10 K-01 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Touch display Missing Touch display

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Pentax K-01 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-A10 comes with outside measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 331 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") having a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X-A10 vs Pentax K-01 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A10 against the K-01.

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Pentax K-01 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A10 and K-01 is 86 and 76 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Pentax K-01 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Pentax K-01 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing simply by researching specifications. The visual underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-A10 and K-01.

To sum up, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of files but you might want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more recent Fujifilm X-A10 provides an edge in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Pentax K-01 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Pentax K-01 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Pentax K-01 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-A10
Portrait photography with Pentax K-01
69
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
74
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 Street photography info
Pentax K-01 Street photography info
76
tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
heavier than others (561 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 Sports photography info
Pentax K-01 Sports photography info
61
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery pack (410 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
61
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great battery (540 CIPA)
slow fps (6.0 frames/s)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 Travel photography info
Pentax K-01 Travel photography info
86
better than average battery pack (410 CIPA)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
65
great battery (540 per charge)
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
heavier than others (561 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 Landscape photography information
Pentax K-01 Landscape photography information
77
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
megapixel count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (410 shots)
no image stabilization
80
manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
great battery (540 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-A10
Vlogging with Pentax K-01
62
selfie friendly display
comes with face detect focus
no image stabilization
video resolution low (None1920 x 1080 resolution)
lack of mic port
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external mic port
doesn't have selfie friendly display
heavier than others (561g)
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Fujifilm X-A10 vs Pentax K-01 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A10 and Pentax K-01
 Fujifilm X-A10Pentax K-01
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm X-A10 Pentax K-01
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2016-12-01 2012-05-30
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4896 x 3264 4928 x 3264
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Highest boosted ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 49 81
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Pentax KAF2
Number of lenses 54 151
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p. 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p,24p) 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 None1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 331 gr (0.73 lb) 561 gr (1.24 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") 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 410 shots 540 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, smile, buddy, group) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $499 $899