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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Pentax K-01

Portability
86
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-A7 front
 
Pentax K-01 front
Portability
76
Imaging
57
Features
68
Overall
61

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Pentax K-01 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A7
(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  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-A5
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
  • Released May 2012
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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).

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A7 over the Pentax K-01

 Fujifilm X-A7 K-01 
ReleasedSeptember 2019May 2012Fresher by 89 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2760k921kSharper 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 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A7 and Pentax K-01

 Fujifilm X-A7 K-01 
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).

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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.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Pentax K-01 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Pentax K-01 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Portrait photography information
Pentax K-01 Portrait photography information
82
has manual focus
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
exports RAW files
74
has manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-A7
Street photography with Pentax K-01
80
screen articulates
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
offers touch to focus
does not have image stabilization
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
more heavy than others in class (561 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Sports photography features
Pentax K-01 Sports photography features
72
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
good battery power (440 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
better than average battery power (540 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-A7
Travel photography with Pentax K-01
88
good battery power (440 CIPA)
has bluetooth
offers touch to focus
good MP (24MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
65
better than average battery power (540 per charge)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
more heavy than others in class (561 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Landscape photography info
Pentax K-01 Landscape photography info
80
has manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
very good size screen (3.5")
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
good battery power (440 shots)
does not have image stabilization
80
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (540 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-A7
Vlogging with Pentax K-01
81
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
features face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external mic jack
does not have image stabilization
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have microphone socket
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
more heavy than others in class (561g)
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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Pentax K-01 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A7 and Pentax K-01
 Fujifilm X-A7Pentax K-01
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