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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Pentax K-01

Portability
86
Imaging
59
Features
68
Overall
62
Fujifilm X-A2 front
 
Pentax K-01 front
Portability
76
Imaging
57
Features
68
Overall
61

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Pentax K-01 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A2
(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
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
  • 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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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A2 over the Pentax K-01

 Fujifilm X-A2 K-01 
LaunchedJanuary 2015May 2012More recent by 32 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Pentax K-01 over the Fujifilm X-A2

 K-01 Fujifilm X-A2 
Display resolution921k920kSharper 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 dimension3"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

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

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Pentax K-01 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-A2
Portrait photography with Pentax K-01
75
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
74
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-A2
Street photography with Pentax K-01
76
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
heavier than competitors (561g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Sports photography factors
Pentax K-01 Sports photography factors
58
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery pack (410 shots)
continuous shooting slow (5.6 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
61
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good battery power (540 shots)
max frames per second low (6.0 frames/s)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K-01 as a Travel photography camera
78
better than average battery pack (410 shots)
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
lack of Timelapse mode
65
good battery power (540 CIPA)
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
heavier than competitors (561g)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Landscape photography advice
Pentax K-01 Landscape photography advice
71
has manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (410 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
80
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
good battery power (540 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-A2
Vlogging with Pentax K-01
70
selfie friendly screen
supports face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lack of image stabilization
lack of microphone socket
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes mic socket
display isn't selfie friendly
heavier than competitors (561g)
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Pentax K-01 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A2 and Pentax K-01
 Fujifilm X-A2Pentax K-01
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