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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Pentax K-01

Portability
76
Imaging
67
Features
79
Overall
71
Fujifilm X-T2 front
 
Pentax K-01 front
Portability
76
Imaging
57
Features
68
Overall
61

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Pentax K-01 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 507g - 133 x 92 x 49mm
  • Revealed July 2016
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-T1
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-T3
Pentax K-01
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 561g - 122 x 79 x 58mm
  • Launched May 2012
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Pentax K-01 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm X-T2 vs Pentax K-01, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T2 (24MP) and K-01 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-T2 was revealed 4 years after the K-01 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-T2 grades against the K-01 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T2 over the Pentax K-01

 Fujifilm X-T2 K-01 
LaunchedJuly 2016May 2012Newer by 50 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1040k921kClearer screen (+119k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K-01 over the Fujifilm X-T2

 K-01 Fujifilm X-T2 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T2 and Pentax K-01

 Fujifilm X-T2 K-01 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Pentax K-01 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-T2 features physical dimensions of 133mm x 92mm x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") and a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs) and the Pentax K-01 has measurements of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") having a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-T2 vs Pentax K-01 in the latest 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 have at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-T2 versus the K-01.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Pentax K-01 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T2 and K-01 is 76 and 76 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Pentax K-01 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Pentax K-01 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out specs. The image underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T2 and K-01.

All in all, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Fujifilm X-T2 to produce more detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-T2 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Pentax K-01 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Pentax K-01 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Pentax K-01 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax K-01 Portrait photography highlights
80
you can focus manually
decent MP (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
saves RAW files
74
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-T2
Street photography with Pentax K-01
75
has a tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
more heavy than competition in class (561g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K-01 as a Sports photography camera
72
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/32,000s)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
bad battery (340 CIPA)
61
image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good battery life (540 per charge)
slow fps (6.0 fps)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K-01 as a Travel photography camera
63
weather proof
decent MP (24 megapixels)
bad battery (340 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
65
good battery life (540 shots)
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
more heavy than competition in class (561g)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax K-01 Landscape photography highlights
75
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inch)
decent MP (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
saves RAW files
weather proof
has double storage slots
lack of image stabilization
bad battery (340 shots)
80
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (540 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Vlogging factors
Pentax K-01 Vlogging factors
33
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external mic port
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
34
image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external microphone port
display isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than competition in class (561g)
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Pentax K-01 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T2 and Pentax K-01
 Fujifilm X-T2Pentax K-01
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm X-T2 Pentax K-01
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2016-07-07 2012-05-30
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by X-Processor Pro2 -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III 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 24 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 4928 x 3264
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 25600
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 325 81
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Pentax KAF2
Number of lenses 54 151
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3.2" 3"
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 14.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) 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 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 507g (1.12 lbs) 561g (1.24 lbs)
Dimensions 133 x 92 x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") 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 340 photographs 540 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS II SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Two 1
Price at release $1,600 $899