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Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Pentax K-01

Portability
79
Imaging
59
Features
76
Overall
65
Fujifilm X-T1 IR front
 
Pentax K-01 front
Portability
76
Imaging
57
Features
68
Overall
61

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Pentax K-01 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T1 IR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 440g - 129 x 90 x 47mm
  • Revealed August 2015
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
  • Revealed May 2012
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Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Pentax K-01 Overview

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Pentax K-01, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR (16MP) and the K-01 (16MP) is pretty similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-T1 IR was released 3 years after the K-01 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm X-T1 IR grades against the K-01 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T1 IR over the Pentax K-01

 Fujifilm X-T1 IR K-01 
RevealedAugust 2015May 2012Newer by 39 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k921kSharper screen (+119k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K-01 over the Fujifilm X-T1 IR

 K-01 Fujifilm X-T1 IR 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Pentax K-01

 Fujifilm X-T1 IR K-01 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Pentax K-01 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-T1 IR enjoys physical measurements of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") having a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-01 has measurements of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") and a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Pentax K-01 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR against the K-01.

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Pentax K-01 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and K-01 is 79 and 76 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Pentax K-01 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Pentax K-01 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading a spec sheet. The pic here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and K-01.

As you can see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of photos though you might want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern Fujifilm X-T1 IR provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Pentax K-01 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Pentax K-01 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Pentax K-01 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Portrait photography details
Pentax K-01 Portrait photography details
75
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
74
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Street photography factors
Pentax K-01 Street photography factors
75
has a tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
more heavy than competition (561g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Sports photography highlights
Pentax K-01 Sports photography highlights
65
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
weather proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery life (350 per charge)
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery life (540 shots)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Travel photography features
Pentax K-01 Travel photography features
63
weather proof
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
terrible battery life (350 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly display
65
better than average battery life (540 shots)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
more heavy than competition (561 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-T1 IR
Landscape photography with Pentax K-01
71
has manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
delivers RAW files
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery life (350 CIPA)
80
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (540 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Vlogging details
Pentax K-01 Vlogging details
33
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external mic port
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone jack
does not contain selfie friendly display
more heavy than competition (561g)
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Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Pentax K-01 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Pentax K-01
 Fujifilm X-T1 IRPentax K-01
General Information
Make FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm X-T1 IR Pentax K-01
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2015-08-03 2012-05-30
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4896 x 3264 4928 x 3264
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 81
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Pentax KAF2
Total lenses 54 151
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.00 m (ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Synchro, Suppressed Flash, Rear-curtain Synchro, Commander Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 60p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 60p) 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 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 440 gr (0.97 lbs) 561 gr (1.24 lbs)
Dimensions 129 x 90 x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") 122 x 79 x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 350 pictures 540 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 D-LI90
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $1,299 $899