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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Pentax K-01

Portability
85
Imaging
59
Features
73
Overall
64
Fujifilm X-E2 front
 
Pentax K-01 front
Portability
76
Imaging
57
Features
68
Overall
61

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Pentax K-01 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 37mm
  • Launched March 2014
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-E1
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X-E2S
Pentax K-01
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 561g - 122 x 79 x 58mm
  • Launched May 2012
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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Pentax K-01 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm X-E2 vs Pentax K-01, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-E2 (16MP) and the K-01 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-E2 was revealed 22 months later than the K-01 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-E2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm X-E2 grades versus the K-01 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2 over the Pentax K-01

 Fujifilm X-E2 K-01 
LaunchedMarch 2014May 2012More recent by 22 months
Screen resolution1040k921kCrisper screen (+119k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K-01 over the Fujifilm X-E2

 K-01 Fujifilm X-E2 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E2 and Pentax K-01

 Fujifilm X-E2 K-01 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Pentax K-01 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-E2 features physical dimensions of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 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).

Compare the Fujifilm X-E2 vs Pentax K-01 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2 compared to the K-01.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Pentax K-01 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-E2 and K-01 is 85 and 76 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Pentax K-01 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Pentax K-01 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading through specifications. The photograph below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-E2 and K-01.

To sum up, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution so you should expect similar quality of images although you should always consider the release date of the products into consideration. The younger Fujifilm X-E2 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Pentax K-01 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Pentax K-01 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Pentax K-01 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Portrait photography details
Pentax K-01 Portrait photography details
75
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detect focus
exports RAW formats
74
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Street photography information
Pentax K-01 Street photography information
66
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
heavier than competitors in class (561 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-E2
Sports photography with Pentax K-01
69
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
61
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery power (540 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Travel photography highlights
Pentax K-01 Travel photography highlights
72
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
65
better than average battery power (540 CIPA)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
heavier than competitors in class (561g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Landscape photography features
Pentax K-01 Landscape photography features
74
has manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
80
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (540 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Vlogging highlights
Pentax K-01 Vlogging highlights
34
has face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has mic jack
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic socket
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
heavier than competitors in class (561 grams)
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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Pentax K-01 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E2 and Pentax K-01
 Fujifilm X-E2Pentax K-01
General Information
Company FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm X-E2 Pentax K-01
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2014-03-05 2012-05-30
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4896 x 3264 4928 x 3264
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Highest boosted ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 49 81
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Pentax KAF2
Total lenses 54 151
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
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 rate 7.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (@ ISO 200) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 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 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 350 gr (0.77 pounds) 561 gr (1.24 pounds)
Physical dimensions 129 x 75 x 37mm (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 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 350 images 540 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID W126 D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $450 $899