Fujifilm X-A2 vs Pentax K-01
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![Fujifilm X-A2 front Fujifilm X-A2 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Fujifilm-X-A2.jpg)
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Pentax K-01 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 6400 (Bump to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 350g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
- Announced January 2015
- Replaced the Fujifilm X-A1
- Later Model is Fujifilm X-A3
(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
- Launched May 2012
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Pentax K-01 Overview
Below is a complete overview of the Fujifilm X-A2 vs Pentax K-01, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-A2 (16MP) and the K-01 (16MP) is very close and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).
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The Fujifilm X-A2 was released 2 years later than the K-01 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-A2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm X-A2 matches up versus the K-01 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Pentax K-01 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-A2 & Pentax K-01. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-A2 Gallery & Pentax K-01 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A2 over the Pentax K-01
Fujifilm X-A2 | K-01 | |||
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Launched | January 2015 | ![]() | May 2012 | More recent by 32 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-01 over the Fujifilm X-A2
K-01 | Fujifilm X-A2 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 920k | Sharper display (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-A2 and Pentax K-01
Fujifilm X-A2 | K-01 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display dimensions |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | No Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm X-A2 vs Pentax K-01 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-A2 provides physical dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Pentax K-01 has measurements of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") with a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs).
Check the Fujifilm X-A2 vs Pentax K-01 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A2 and the K-01.
![Fujifilm X-A2 vs Pentax K-01 size comparison Fujifilm X-A2 vs Pentax K-01 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-X-A2-vs-Pentax-K-01-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A2 and K-01 is 86 and 76 respectively.
![Fujifilm X-A2 vs Pentax K-01 top view buttons comparison Fujifilm X-A2 vs Pentax K-01 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-X-A2-vs-Pentax-K-01-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Fujifilm X-A2 vs Pentax K-01 Sensor Comparison
Often, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements merely by viewing specs. The visual underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-A2 and K-01.
All in all, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP so you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you need to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The newer Fujifilm X-A2 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
![Fujifilm X-A2 vs Pentax K-01 sensor size comparison Fujifilm X-A2 vs Pentax K-01 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Fujifilm-X-A2-vs-Pentax-K-01-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Fujifilm X-A2 vs Pentax K-01 Screen and ViewFinder
![Fujifilm X-A2 vs Pentax K-01 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Fujifilm X-A2 vs Pentax K-01 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-X-A2-vs-Pentax-K-01-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Pentax K-01 Specifications
Fujifilm X-A2 | Pentax K-01 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Pentax |
Model | Fujifilm X-A2 | Pentax K-01 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2015-01-14 | 2012-05-30 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | EXR Processor II | - |
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 | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4896 x 3264 | 4928 x 3264 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Max boosted ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Lowest 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 focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 81 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Fujifilm X | Pentax KAF2 |
Total lenses | 54 | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 920k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.6fps | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m (at ISO 200) | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | 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 | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/180 secs | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) | 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 data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 350 gr (0.77 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 pictures | 540 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-W126 | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $370 | $899 |