Fujifilm X-A10 vs Pentax K-01

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-A10 & Pentax K-01. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm X-A10 Gallery & Pentax K-01 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.