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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Pentax K-01

Portability
87
Imaging
58
Features
63
Overall
60
Fujifilm X-M1 front
 
Pentax K-01 front
Portability
76
Imaging
57
Features
68
Overall
61

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Pentax K-01 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-M1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 330g - 117 x 67 x 39mm
  • Launched September 2013
Pentax K-01
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 561g - 122 x 79 x 58mm
  • Released May 2012
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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Pentax K-01 Overview

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Fujifilm X-M1 versus Pentax K-01, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-M1 (16MP) and the K-01 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-M1 was manufactured 16 months later than the K-01 making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-M1 matches up versus the K-01 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-M1 over the Pentax K-01

 Fujifilm X-M1 K-01 
ReleasedSeptember 2013May 2012More recent by 16 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Pentax K-01 over the Fujifilm X-M1

 K-01 Fujifilm X-M1 
Display resolution921k920kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-M1 and Pentax K-01

 Fujifilm X-M1 K-01 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Pentax K-01 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-M1 comes with outside measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Pentax K-01 has proportions of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") along with a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-M1 versus Pentax K-01 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-M1 vs the K-01.

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Pentax K-01 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-M1 and K-01 is 87 and 76 respectively.

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Pentax K-01 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Pentax K-01 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements purely by checking out specs. The graphic below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-M1 and K-01.

All in all, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of images however you have to consider the age of the cameras into account. The more recent Fujifilm X-M1 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Pentax K-01 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Pentax K-01 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Pentax K-01 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Portrait photography details
Pentax K-01 Portrait photography details
74
manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
supports RAW files
74
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 as a Street photography camera
Pentax K-01 as a Street photography camera
76
screen tilts up and down
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
heavier than others (561g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K-01 as a Sports photography camera
54
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
61
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good battery power (540 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Travel photography info
Pentax K-01 Travel photography info
66
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
65
good battery power (540 per charge)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
heavier than others (561 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Landscape photography features
Pentax K-01 Landscape photography features
70
manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
MP count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
80
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
good battery power (540 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-M1
Vlogging with Pentax K-01
31
supports face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
no external mic jack
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic jack
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
heavier than others (561 grams)
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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Pentax K-01 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-M1 and Pentax K-01
 Fujifilm X-M1Pentax K-01
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm X-M1 Pentax K-01
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2013-09-17 2012-05-30
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4896 x 3264 4928 x 3264
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Max boosted ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 49 81
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Pentax KAF2
Available lenses 54 151
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT LCD TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (ISO200m) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto / Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Slow Synchro / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 14 min./1280 x 720 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 27 min. 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps),1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 330 gr (0.73 lbs) 561 gr (1.24 lbs)
Physical dimensions 117 x 67 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" 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 photographs 540 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 D-LI90
Self timer Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $399 $899