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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Pentax K-01

Portability
72
Imaging
74
Features
92
Overall
81
Fujifilm X-S20 front
 
Pentax K-01 front
Portability
76
Imaging
57
Features
68
Overall
61

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Pentax K-01 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S20
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 6240 x 4160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 491g - 127 x 85 x 65mm
  • Revealed May 2023
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-S10
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
  • Announced May 2012
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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Pentax K-01 Overview

Following is a complete review of the Fujifilm X-S20 vs Pentax K-01, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the X-S20 (26MP) and K-01 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The X-S20 was brought out 11 years after the K-01 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the X-S20 scores versus the K-01 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S20 over the Pentax K-01

 X-S20 K-01 
AnnouncedMay 2023May 2012More modern by 134 months
Screen typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1840k921kCrisper screen (+919k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-01 over the Fujifilm X-S20

 K-01 X-S20 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-S20 and Pentax K-01

 X-S20 K-01 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen sizing3.00"3"Equivalent screen size

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Pentax K-01 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-S20 has outside dimensions of 127mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") having a weight of 491 grams (1.08 lbs) while the Pentax K-01 has dimensions 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-S20 vs Pentax K-01 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the X-S20 against the K-01.

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Pentax K-01 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the X-S20 and K-01 is 72 and 76 respectively.

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Pentax K-01 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Pentax K-01 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the X-S20 and K-01.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Fujifilm X-S20 to provide more detail having its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher X-S20 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Pentax K-01 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Pentax K-01 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Pentax K-01 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-S20 Portrait photography info
Pentax K-01 Portrait photography info
84
focusing manually
megapixel count high (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
74
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-S20 as a Street photography camera
Pentax K-01 as a Street photography camera
75
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
boasts touch focus
more heavy than others (491g)
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
heavier than competition in class (561g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-S20 Sports photography features
Pentax K-01 Sports photography features
87
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count high (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
good battery power (750 shots)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great battery life (540 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-S20 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K-01 as a Travel photography camera
77
good battery power (750 CIPA)
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch focus
megapixel count high (26 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
more heavy than others (491g)
65
great battery life (540 CIPA)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
heavier than competition in class (561g)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-S20 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K-01 as a Landscape photography camera
86
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3.00")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count high (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
exports RAW files
good battery power (750 shots)
80
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (540 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-S20 Vlogging advice
Pentax K-01 Vlogging advice
77
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (6240 x 4160 pixels)
includes external microphone jack
more heavy than others (491g)
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external mic jack
display isn't selfie friendly
heavier than competition in class (561 grams)
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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Pentax K-01 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S20 and Pentax K-01
 Fujifilm X-S20Pentax K-01
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm X-S20 Pentax K-01
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2023-05-24 2012-05-30
Body design 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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6240 x 4160 4928 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 25600
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW files
Lowest enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
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
Amount of lenses 86 151
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fully articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.00 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,840k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 900s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 200) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest 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 6240 x 4160 @30p, 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 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)
Maximum video resolution 6240x4160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 491 grams (1.08 lb) 561 grams (1.24 lb)
Dimensions 127 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 Overall 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 750 shots 540 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W235 D-LI90
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $1,299 $899