Fujifilm X-A7 vs Pentax K-01
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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Pentax K-01 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.5" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 320g - 119 x 68 x 41mm
- Launched September 2019
- Superseded the Fujifilm X-A5
(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
- Released May 2012

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Pentax K-01 Overview
On this page, we are contrasting the Fujifilm X-A7 and Pentax K-01, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A7 (24MP) and K-01 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

The Fujifilm X-A7 was brought out 7 years later than the K-01 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-A7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm X-A7 scores versus the K-01 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Pentax K-01 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-A7 and Pentax K-01. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-A7 Gallery and Pentax K-01 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A7 over the Pentax K-01
Fujifilm X-A7 | K-01 | |||
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Released | September 2019 | ![]() | May 2012 | Fresher by 89 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display dimensions | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 2760k | ![]() | 921k | Sharper display (+1839k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-01 over the Fujifilm X-A7
K-01 | Fujifilm X-A7 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm X-A7 and Pentax K-01
Fujifilm X-A7 | K-01 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing |
Fujifilm X-A7 vs Pentax K-01 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-A7 provides external dimensions of 119mm x 68mm x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 320 grams (0.71 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-01 has specifications of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") and a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs).
Check the Fujifilm X-A7 and Pentax K-01 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A7 vs the K-01.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A7 and K-01 is 86 and 76 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Pentax K-01 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by going over specs. The photograph here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-A7 and K-01.
All in all, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Fujifilm X-A7 to offer extra detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-A7 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Pentax K-01 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Pentax K-01 Specifications
Fujifilm X-A7 | Pentax K-01 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Pentax |
Model type | Fujifilm X-A7 | Pentax K-01 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2019-09-11 | 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 surface area | 369.0mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4928 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 425 | 81 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Fujifilm X | Pentax KAF2 |
Total lenses | 54 | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3.5" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 2,760k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Highest silent shutter speed | 1/32000s | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 6.0fps | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, forced, slow synchro, 2nd curtain, commander, suppressed) | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/180s | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps),1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | 320 grams (0.71 lb) | 561 grams (1.24 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 119 x 68 x 41mm (4.7" 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 | 440 photos | 540 photos |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-W126S | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $700 | $899 |