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Fujifilm X-T10 vs Pentax K-01

Portability
83
Imaging
59
Features
81
Overall
67
Fujifilm X-T10 front
 
Pentax K-01 front
Portability
76
Imaging
57
Features
68
Overall
61

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Pentax K-01 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 381g - 118 x 83 x 41mm
  • Launched May 2015
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X-T20
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
  • Released May 2012
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Fujifilm X-T10 vs Pentax K-01 Overview

Following is a thorough analysis of the Fujifilm X-T10 vs Pentax K-01, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-T10 (16MP) and the K-01 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-T10 was revealed 3 years after the K-01 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-T10 grades against the K-01 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T10 over the Pentax K-01

 Fujifilm X-T10 K-01 
ReleasedMay 2015May 2012More modern by 37 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Pentax K-01 over the Fujifilm X-T10

 K-01 Fujifilm X-T10 
Display resolution921k920kSharper display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T10 and Pentax K-01

 Fujifilm X-T10 K-01 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Pentax K-01 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-T10 has exterior dimensions of 118mm x 83mm x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 381 grams (0.84 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).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-T10 vs Pentax K-01 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-T10 compared to the K-01.

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Pentax K-01 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T10 and K-01 is 83 and 76 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Pentax K-01 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Pentax K-01 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading through technical specs. The picture here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T10 and K-01.

As you have seen, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same MP so you can expect similar quality of photos although you may want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The newer Fujifilm X-T10 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Pentax K-01 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Pentax K-01 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Pentax K-01 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K-01 as a Portrait photography camera
75
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
74
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 Street photography factors
Pentax K-01 Street photography factors
77
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
above average ISO range (51,000)
lack of image stabilization
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
more heavy than others in class (561 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 Sports photography details
Pentax K-01 Sports photography details
71
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
61
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good battery pack (540 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 Travel photography information
Pentax K-01 Travel photography information
71
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
65
good battery pack (540 shots)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
more heavy than others in class (561 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-T10
Landscape photography with Pentax K-01
75
has manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
above average ISO range (51,000)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
80
you can focus manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (540 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K-01 as a Vlogging camera
34
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external microphone socket
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with microphone port
does not have selfie friendly screen
more heavy than others in class (561 grams)
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Fujifilm X-T10 vs Pentax K-01 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T10 and Pentax K-01
 Fujifilm X-T10Pentax K-01
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm X-T10 Pentax K-01
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2015-05-19 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 area 368.2mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4896 x 3264 4928 x 3264
Max native ISO 51000 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 77 81
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Pentax KAF2
Total lenses 54 151
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 8.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m (ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, flash off, rear-curtain synchro, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 24p) 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 data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 381 grams (0.84 lb) 561 grams (1.24 lb)
Physical dimensions 118 x 83 x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") 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 350 images 540 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 D-LI90
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-I) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $800 $899