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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Pentax K-01

Portability
73
Imaging
71
Features
88
Overall
77
Fujifilm X-S10 front
 
Pentax K-01 front
Portability
76
Imaging
57
Features
68
Overall
61

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Pentax K-01 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S10
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 465g - 126 x 85 x 65mm
  • Revealed October 2020
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-S20
Pentax K-01
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 561g - 122 x 79 x 58mm
  • Revealed May 2012
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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Pentax K-01 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Fujifilm X-S10 and Pentax K-01, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-S10 (26MP) and K-01 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-S10 was unveiled 8 years after the K-01 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm X-S10 grades versus the K-01 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S10 over the Pentax K-01

 Fujifilm X-S10 K-01 
RevealedOctober 2020May 2012Newer by 102 months
Display typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k921kSharper display (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-01 over the Fujifilm X-S10

 K-01 Fujifilm X-S10 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-S10 and Pentax K-01

 Fujifilm X-S10 K-01 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display size3"3"Same display measurements

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Pentax K-01 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-S10 has physical dimensions of 126mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") and a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs) and the Pentax K-01 has proportions of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") with a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-S10 and Pentax K-01 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-S10 and the K-01.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Pentax K-01 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-S10 and K-01 is 73 and 76 respectively.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Pentax K-01 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Pentax K-01 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specifications. The image underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-S10 and K-01.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Fujifilm X-S10 to offer more detail having an extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-S10 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Pentax K-01 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Pentax K-01 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Pentax K-01 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K-01 as a Portrait photography camera
82
manual focus
megapixel count amazing (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
exports RAW files
74
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detect focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Street photography highlights
Pentax K-01 Street photography highlights
75
image stabilization
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
features focus by touch
heavier than competition (465 grams)
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
heavier than others in class (561g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K-01 as a Sports photography camera
85
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
high max frames per second (20.0 frames per second)
image stabilization
megapixel count amazing (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
supports phase detect AF
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good battery (540 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Travel photography info
Pentax K-01 Travel photography info
76
connects via bluetooth
features focus by touch
megapixel count amazing (26MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
heavier than competition (465g)
65
good battery (540 per charge)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
heavier than others in class (561 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Landscape photography features
Pentax K-01 Landscape photography features
85
manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization
megapixel count amazing (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
exports RAW files
80
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
good battery (540 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Vlogging features
Pentax K-01 Vlogging features
77
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization
features face detection focusing
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external mic socket
heavier than competition (465 grams)
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic socket
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
heavier than others in class (561g)
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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Pentax K-01 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S10 and Pentax K-01
 Fujifilm X-S10Pentax K-01
General Information
Company FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm X-S10 Pentax K-01
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2020-10-15 2012-05-30
Physical type SLR-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 aliasing 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 photos
Min boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 425 81
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Pentax KAF2
Available lenses 54 151
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fully articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 20.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 200) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 465 gr (1.03 pounds) 561 gr (1.24 pounds)
Physical dimensions 126 x 85 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") 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 325 shots 540 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI90
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $999 $899