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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Pentax K-01

Portability
85
Imaging
57
Features
55
Overall
56
Fujifilm X-E1 front
 
Pentax K-01 front
Portability
76
Imaging
57
Features
68
Overall
61

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Pentax K-01 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 38mm
  • Released February 2013
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X-E2
Pentax K-01
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 561g - 122 x 79 x 58mm
  • Announced May 2012
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Pentax K-01 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm X-E1 and Pentax K-01, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-E1 (16MP) and the K-01 (16MP) is relatively close and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-E1 was released 10 months after the K-01 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-E1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-E1 grades against the K-01 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E1 over the Pentax K-01

 Fujifilm X-E1 K-01 
AnnouncedFebruary 2013May 2012Newer by 10 months

Reasons to pick Pentax K-01 over the Fujifilm X-E1

 K-01 Fujifilm X-E1 
Screen sizing3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E1 and Pentax K-01

 Fujifilm X-E1 K-01 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Pentax K-01 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-E1 offers physical dimensions of 129mm x 75mm x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Pentax K-01 has dimensions of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") and a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-E1 and Pentax K-01 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-E1 versus the K-01.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Pentax K-01 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-E1 and K-01 is 85 and 76 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Pentax K-01 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Pentax K-01 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching a spec sheet. The pic here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-E1 and K-01.

Clearly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution and you should expect comparable quality of images though you would want to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The fresher Fujifilm X-E1 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Pentax K-01 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Pentax K-01 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Pentax K-01 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Portrait photography features
Pentax K-01 Portrait photography features
74
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
74
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Street photography highlights
Pentax K-01 Street photography highlights
66
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
more heavy than average (561g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K-01 as a Sports photography camera
48
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
slow frames per second (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
61
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good battery power (540 shots)
slow fps (6.0 frames per second)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K-01 as a Travel photography camera
65
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
65
good battery power (540 per charge)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
more heavy than average (561g)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-E1
Landscape photography with Pentax K-01
68
focusing manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (2.8 inches)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse recording
80
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
good battery power (540 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Vlogging info
Pentax K-01 Vlogging info
32
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic port
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external microphone jack
display isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than average (561 grams)
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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Pentax K-01 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E1 and Pentax K-01
 Fujifilm X-E1Pentax K-01
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm X-E1 Pentax K-01
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2013-02-28 2012-05-30
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Pro -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4896 x 3264 4928 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 81
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Pentax KAF2
Amount of lenses 54 151
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.8 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 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 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 350 grams (0.77 lbs) 561 grams (1.24 lbs)
Dimensions 129 x 75 x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") 122 x 79 x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 79
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.9
DXO Low light score not tested 1135
Other
Battery life 350 shots 540 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model W126 D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $600 $899