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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Pentax K-01

Portability
86
Imaging
72
Features
88
Overall
78
Fujifilm X-E4 front
 
Pentax K-01 front
Portability
76
Imaging
57
Features
68
Overall
61

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Pentax K-01 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E4
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 364g - 121 x 73 x 33mm
  • Introduced January 2021
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-E3
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
  • Introduced May 2012
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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Pentax K-01 Overview

Following is a thorough comparison of the Fujifilm X-E4 versus Pentax K-01, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E4 (26MP) and K-01 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-E4 was brought out 8 years after the K-01 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-E4 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm X-E4 scores against the K-01 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E4 over the Pentax K-01

 Fujifilm X-E4 K-01 
IntroducedJanuary 2021May 2012More modern by 106 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1620k921kCrisper screen (+699k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-01 over the Fujifilm X-E4

 K-01 Fujifilm X-E4 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E4 and Pentax K-01

 Fujifilm X-E4 K-01 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen size

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Pentax K-01 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-E4 provides outside dimensions of 121mm x 73mm x 33mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.3") and a weight of 364 grams (0.80 lbs) whilst 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).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-E4 versus Pentax K-01 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E4 compared to the K-01.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Pentax K-01 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-E4 and K-01 is 86 and 76 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Pentax K-01 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Pentax K-01 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by reading a spec sheet. The image below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-E4 and K-01.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Fujifilm X-E4 to deliver extra detail having its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-E4 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Pentax K-01 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Pentax K-01 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Pentax K-01 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Portrait photography information
Pentax K-01 Portrait photography information
83
focusing manually
fantastic megapixels (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
saves RAW formats
74
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Street photography highlights
Pentax K-01 Street photography highlights
80
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
offers touch to focus
lack of image stabilization
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
heavier than others in class (561 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K-01 as a Sports photography camera
79
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
high frames per second (20.0 fps)
fantastic megapixels (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
good battery (380 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
61
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great battery power (540 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Travel photography information
Pentax K-01 Travel photography information
88
good battery (380 CIPA)
has bluetooth
offers touch to focus
fantastic megapixels (26 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
65
great battery power (540 per charge)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
heavier than others in class (561 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K-01 as a Landscape photography camera
81
focusing manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is decent (3")
fantastic megapixels (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
saves RAW formats
good battery (380 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
80
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (540 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Vlogging advice
Pentax K-01 Vlogging advice
82
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
provides face detect focus
video res high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone support
lack of image stabilization
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external mic jack
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
heavier than others in class (561 grams)
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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Pentax K-01 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E4 and Pentax K-01
 Fujifilm X-E4Pentax K-01
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm X-E4 Pentax K-01
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2021-01-27 2012-05-30
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6240 x 4160 4928 x 3264
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest boosted ISO 51200 25600
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW images
Min boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 425 81
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Pentax KAF2
Amount of lenses 58 151
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,620 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 20.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 240p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 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 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 364g (0.80 pounds) 561g (1.24 pounds)
Physical dimensions 121 x 73 x 33mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.3") 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 380 images 540 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S D-LI90
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $849 $899