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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Pentax K-01

Portability
86
Imaging
68
Features
75
Overall
70
Fujifilm X-A3 front
 
Pentax K-01 front
Portability
76
Imaging
57
Features
68
Overall
61

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Pentax K-01 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Boost to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 339g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Launched August 2016
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-A2
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-A5
Pentax K-01
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump 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-A3 vs Pentax K-01 Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Fujifilm X-A3 versus Pentax K-01, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A3 (24MP) and K-01 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A3 was announced 4 years after the K-01 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-A3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm X-A3 matches up against the K-01 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A3 over the Pentax K-01

 Fujifilm X-A3 K-01 
LaunchedAugust 2016May 2012More modern by 52 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k921kCrisper display (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-01 over the Fujifilm X-A3

 K-01 Fujifilm X-A3 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A3 and Pentax K-01

 Fujifilm X-A3 K-01 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Pentax K-01 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-A3 enjoys exterior measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 339 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Pentax K-01 has sizing of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") and a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X-A3 versus Pentax K-01 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A3 against the K-01.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Pentax K-01 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A3 and K-01 is 86 and 76 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Pentax K-01 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Pentax K-01 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes just by looking through specifications. The picture here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-A3 and K-01.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Fujifilm X-A3 to provide you with extra detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-A3 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Pentax K-01 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Pentax K-01 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Pentax K-01 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Portrait photography details
Pentax K-01 Portrait photography details
80
manual focus
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
74
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 as a Street photography camera
Pentax K-01 as a Street photography camera
80
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
supports touch to focus
no image stabilization
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
more heavy than competitors (561g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Sports photography information
Pentax K-01 Sports photography information
65
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
good battery pack (410 CIPA)
slow frames per second (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
61
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good battery power (540 per charge)
slow fps (6.0 fps)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Travel photography factors
Pentax K-01 Travel photography factors
88
good battery pack (410 shots)
supports touch to focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
65
good battery power (540 shots)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
more heavy than competitors (561g)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Landscape photography factors
Pentax K-01 Landscape photography factors
79
manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (410 shots)
no image stabilization
80
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (540 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-A3
Vlogging with Pentax K-01
74
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
no image stabilization
no mic support
34
image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone port
display is not selfie friendly
more heavy than competitors (561 grams)
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Pentax K-01 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A3 and Pentax K-01
 Fujifilm X-A3Pentax K-01
General Information
Company FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm X-A3 Pentax K-01
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2016-08-25 2012-05-30
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 4928 x 3264
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Max boosted ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 77 81
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Pentax KAF2
Available lenses 54 151
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech 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
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 6.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 200) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 339 grams (0.75 lb) 561 grams (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 rating not tested 79
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 1135
Other
Battery life 410 images 540 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $480 $899