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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Pentax K-01

Portability
85
Imaging
68
Features
78
Overall
72
Fujifilm X-E3 front
 
Pentax K-01 front
Portability
76
Imaging
57
Features
68
Overall
61

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Pentax K-01 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 337g - 121 x 74 x 43mm
  • Launched September 2017
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-E2S
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-E4
Pentax K-01
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise 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-E3 vs Pentax K-01 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm X-E3 and Pentax K-01, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E3 (24MP) and K-01 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-E3 was brought out 5 years after the K-01 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-E3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the Fujifilm X-E3 grades versus the K-01 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E3 over the Pentax K-01

 Fujifilm X-E3 K-01 
LaunchedSeptember 2017May 2012More modern by 65 months
Screen resolution1040k921kClearer screen (+119k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-01 over the Fujifilm X-E3

 K-01 Fujifilm X-E3 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E3 and Pentax K-01

 Fujifilm X-E3 K-01 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Pentax K-01 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-E3 enjoys outside measurements of 121mm x 74mm x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Pentax K-01 has proportions of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-E3 and Pentax K-01 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-E3 and the K-01.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Pentax K-01 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-E3 and K-01 is 85 and 76 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Pentax K-01 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Pentax K-01 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by reading through specs. The pic here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-E3 and K-01.

All in all, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Fujifilm X-E3 to give you greater detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-E3 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Pentax K-01 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Pentax K-01 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Pentax K-01 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-E3
Portrait photography with Pentax K-01
80
manual focus
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
exports RAW formats
74
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-E3
Street photography with Pentax K-01
72
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
has touch to focus
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
more heavy than competition in class (561 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Sports photography advice
Pentax K-01 Sports photography advice
75
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
61
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great battery power (540 CIPA)
max frames per second very slow (6.0 frames per second)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Travel photography information
Pentax K-01 Travel photography information
77
has bluetooth
has touch to focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
65
great battery power (540 CIPA)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
more heavy than competition in class (561g)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Landscape photography info
Pentax K-01 Landscape photography info
79
manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
80
manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
great battery power (540 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Vlogging factors
Pentax K-01 Vlogging factors
37
touchscreen
includes face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has microphone port
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with microphone port
display isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than competition in class (561g)
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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Pentax K-01 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E3 and Pentax K-01
 Fujifilm X-E3Pentax K-01
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm X-E3 Pentax K-01
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2017-09-07 2012-05-30
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor III -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 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 6000 x 4000 4928 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 25600
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 325 81
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Pentax KAF2
Available lenses 54 151
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 14.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 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 3840 x 2160 (20p, 25p, 24p) 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 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337 gr (0.74 lb) 561 gr (1.24 lb)
Physical dimensions 121 x 74 x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") 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
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S D-LI90
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
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