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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Pentax K-01

Portability
83
Imaging
68
Features
82
Overall
73
Fujifilm X-T20 front
 
Pentax K-01 front
Portability
76
Imaging
57
Features
68
Overall
61

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Pentax K-01 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T20
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 41mm
  • Announced January 2017
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-T10
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-T30
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
  • Revealed May 2012
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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Pentax K-01 Overview

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Fujifilm X-T20 vs Pentax K-01, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T20 (24MP) and K-01 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-T20 was manufactured 4 years after the K-01 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm X-T20 grades against the K-01 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T20 over the Pentax K-01

 Fujifilm X-T20 K-01 
RevealedJanuary 2017May 2012Newer by 57 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-01 over the Fujifilm X-T20

 K-01 Fujifilm X-T20 
Screen resolution921k920kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T20 and Pentax K-01

 Fujifilm X-T20 K-01 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Pentax K-01 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T20 provides exterior dimensions of 118mm x 83mm x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Pentax K-01 has proportions of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") with a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-T20 vs Pentax K-01 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-T20 and the K-01.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Pentax K-01 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T20 and K-01 is 83 and 76 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Pentax K-01 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Pentax K-01 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specs. The pic here may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T20 and K-01.

All in all, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Fujifilm X-T20 to result in more detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-T20 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Pentax K-01 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Pentax K-01 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Pentax K-01 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Portrait photography details
Pentax K-01 Portrait photography details
80
you can focus manually
MP count decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
exports RAW files
74
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Street photography factors
Pentax K-01 Street photography factors
78
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
boasts touch to focus
lack of image stabilization
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
more heavy than competition in class (561 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-T20
Sports photography with Pentax K-01
75
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
MP count decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery power (540 shots)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames/s)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Travel photography information
Pentax K-01 Travel photography information
76
boasts touch to focus
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen isn't selfie friendly
65
better than average battery power (540 CIPA)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
more heavy than competition in class (561g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Landscape photography advice
Pentax K-01 Landscape photography advice
79
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
80
you can focus manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (540 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Vlogging highlights
Pentax K-01 Vlogging highlights
36
touchscreen
features face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external mic jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external microphone support
screen isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than competition in class (561g)
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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Pentax K-01 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T20 and Pentax K-01
 Fujifilm X-T20Pentax K-01
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm X-T20 Pentax K-01
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2017-01-18 2012-05-30
Physical type 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 area 368.2mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 4928 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
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
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting rate 14.0fps 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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180s 1/180s
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)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 383g (0.84 lbs) 561g (1.24 lbs)
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 All around 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 pictures 540 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S D-LI90
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $900 $899