Fujifilm X-E1 vs Pentax K-01

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-E1 and Pentax K-01. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm X-E1 Gallery and Pentax K-01 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.