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Fujifilm X-T100 vs Pentax K-01

Portability
80
Imaging
68
Features
76
Overall
71
Fujifilm X-T100 front
 
Pentax K-01 front
Portability
76
Imaging
57
Features
68
Overall
61

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Pentax K-01 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 448g - 121 x 83 x 47mm
  • Launched May 2018
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X-T200
Pentax K-01
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 561g - 122 x 79 x 58mm
  • Launched May 2012
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Fujifilm X-T100 vs Pentax K-01 Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Fujifilm X-T100 vs Pentax K-01, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T100 (24MP) and K-01 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-T100 was announced 6 years later than the K-01 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm X-T100 scores versus the K-01 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T100 over the Pentax K-01

 Fujifilm X-T100 K-01 
LaunchedMay 2018May 2012More recent by 73 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k921kCrisper display (+119k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-01 over the Fujifilm X-T100

 K-01 Fujifilm X-T100 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T100 and Pentax K-01

 Fujifilm X-T100 K-01 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Pentax K-01 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T100 comes with outside dimensions of 121mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 448 grams (0.99 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-01 has proportions of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") and a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-T100 vs Pentax K-01 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-T100 and the K-01.

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Pentax K-01 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T100 and K-01 is 80 and 76 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Pentax K-01 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Pentax K-01 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements only by looking through technical specs. The graphic here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T100 and K-01.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Fujifilm X-T100 to render greater detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-T100 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Pentax K-01 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Pentax K-01 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Pentax K-01 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K-01 as a Portrait photography camera
80
you can focus manually
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW formats
74
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-T100
Street photography with Pentax K-01
72
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
provides touch focus
no image stabilization
heavier than competition (448 grams)
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
heavier than competitors in class (561 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Sports photography highlights
Pentax K-01 Sports photography highlights
71
silent mode (1/32,000s)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery (430 per charge)
comes with phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great battery life (540 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Travel photography highlights
Pentax K-01 Travel photography highlights
74
better than average battery (430 CIPA)
has bluetooth
provides touch focus
decent MP (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
heavier than competition (448 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
65
great battery life (540 per charge)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
heavier than competitors in class (561g)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-T100
Landscape photography with Pentax K-01
78
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (430 per charge)
no image stabilization
80
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (540 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Vlogging information
Pentax K-01 Vlogging information
34
has touchscreen
supports face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have mic jack
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
heavier than competition (448g)
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external mic support
screen is not selfie friendly
heavier than competitors in class (561 grams)
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Fujifilm X-T100 vs Pentax K-01 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T100 and Pentax K-01
 Fujifilm X-T100Pentax K-01
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm X-T100 Pentax K-01
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2018-05-24 2012-05-30
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 4928 x 3264
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Max enhanced ISO 51200 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 91 81
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Pentax KAF2
Number of lenses 54 151
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro, Rear-curtain Synchro, Commander Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 15p, 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)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 448 gr (0.99 pounds) 561 gr (1.24 pounds)
Dimensions 121 x 83 x 47mm (4.8" x 3.3" 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 430 photographs 540 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, smile, buddy, group, face) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $499 $899