Fujifilm X-A7 vs Pentax K-01

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.

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.

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.

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

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.