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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Pentax K-01

Portability
86
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Fujifilm X-A5 front
 
Pentax K-01 front
Portability
76
Imaging
57
Features
68
Overall
61

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Pentax K-01 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 361g - 117 x 68 x 40mm
  • Announced January 2018
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-A3
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-A7
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
  • Announced May 2012
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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Pentax K-01 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Fujifilm X-A5 and Pentax K-01, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A5 (24MP) and K-01 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A5 was released 5 years later than the K-01 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-A5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm X-A5 scores versus the K-01 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A5 over the Pentax K-01

 Fujifilm X-A5 K-01 
AnnouncedJanuary 2018May 2012More recent by 70 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k921kClearer display (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-01 over the Fujifilm X-A5

 K-01 Fujifilm X-A5 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A5 and Pentax K-01

 Fujifilm X-A5 K-01 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Pentax K-01 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-A5 has physical measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 361 grams (0.80 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-01 has sizing of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") along with a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-A5 and 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 change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-A5 and the K-01.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Pentax K-01 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A5 and K-01 is 86 and 76 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Pentax K-01 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Pentax K-01 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements purely by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-A5 and K-01.

Clearly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Fujifilm X-A5 to show extra detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-A5 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Pentax K-01 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Pentax K-01 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Pentax K-01 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Portrait photography factors
Pentax K-01 Portrait photography factors
80
you can focus manually
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
74
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Street photography information
Pentax K-01 Street photography information
80
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
does not have image stabilization
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
more heavy than average (561g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-A5
Sports photography with Pentax K-01
71
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
good battery life (450 shots)
comes with phase detect AF
low fps (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
61
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good battery power (540 CIPA)
slow frames per second (6.0 fps)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-A5
Travel photography with Pentax K-01
88
good battery life (450 CIPA)
connects via bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
MP count good (24MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
65
good battery power (540 per charge)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
more heavy than average (561 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K-01 as a Landscape photography camera
79
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (450 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
80
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (540 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Vlogging advice
Pentax K-01 Vlogging advice
81
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have microphone jack
does not have image stabilization
34
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external microphone support
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
more heavy than average (561 grams)
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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Pentax K-01 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A5 and Pentax K-01
 Fujifilm X-A5Pentax K-01
General Information
Make FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm X-A5 Pentax K-01
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2018-01-31 2012-05-30
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 4928 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 91 81
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Pentax KAF2
Number of lenses 54 151
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - 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 silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 6.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.70 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
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (15p), 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 24, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 24p, 23.98p) 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps),1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 361 grams (0.80 lbs) 561 grams (1.24 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 68 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" 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 450 photographs 540 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch price $500 $899