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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Pentax K-01

Portability
71
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76
Fujifilm X-T3 front
 
Pentax K-01 front
Portability
76
Imaging
56
Features
68
Overall
60

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Pentax K-01 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T3
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 539g - 133 x 93 x 59mm
  • Announced September 2018
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-T2
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X-T4
Pentax K-01
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 561g - 122 x 79 x 58mm
  • Announced May 2012
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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Pentax K-01 Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm X-T3 vs Pentax K-01, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T3 (26MP) and K-01 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm X-T3 was brought out 6 years later than the K-01 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm X-T3 matches up against the K-01 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T3 over the Pentax K-01

 Fujifilm X-T3 K-01 
AnnouncedSeptember 2018May 2012Fresher by 77 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k921kCrisper screen (+119k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-01 over the Fujifilm X-T3

 K-01 Fujifilm X-T3 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T3 and Pentax K-01

 Fujifilm X-T3 K-01 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Pentax K-01 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-T3 provides outside measurements of 133mm x 93mm x 59mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.3") with a weight of 539 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Pentax K-01 has measurements of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") along with a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-T3 vs Pentax K-01 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-T3 versus the K-01.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Pentax K-01 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T3 and K-01 is 71 and 76 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Pentax K-01 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Pentax K-01 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by checking out specifications. The graphic here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T3 and K-01.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Fujifilm X-T3 to provide more detail having its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-T3 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Pentax K-01 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Pentax K-01 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Pentax K-01 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K-01 as a Portrait photography camera
81
focusing manually
megapixel count fantastic (26 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
73
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Street photography features
Pentax K-01 Street photography features
75
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
offers touch focus
environment sealing
no image stabilization
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
heavier than average in class (561g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Sports photography factors
Pentax K-01 Sports photography factors
78
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
fast shooting (20.0 frames/s)
megapixel count fantastic (26MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
61
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good battery life (540 CIPA)
slow frames per second (6.0 fps)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Travel photography features
Pentax K-01 Travel photography features
74
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
offers touch focus
megapixel count fantastic (26MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
65
good battery life (540 per charge)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
heavier than average in class (561g)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Landscape photography features
Pentax K-01 Landscape photography features
79
focusing manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
megapixel count fantastic (26 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
saves RAW files
environment sealing
has dual storage slots
no image stabilization
80
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (540 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Vlogging information
Pentax K-01 Vlogging information
34
touchscreen functionality
has face detection autofocus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
34
image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external mic socket
display is not selfie friendly
heavier than average in class (561 grams)
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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Pentax K-01 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T3 and Pentax K-01
 Fujifilm X-T3Pentax K-01
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm X-T3 Pentax K-01
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2018-09-06 2012-05-30
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip X-Processor 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 26 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 6240 x 4160 4928 x 3264
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Max enhanced ISO 51200 25600
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 425 81
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Pentax KAF2
Amount of lenses 54 151
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.75x -
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 rate 20.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 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 4096x2160 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p/23.98p) 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 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 539 grams (1.19 lbs) 561 grams (1.24 lbs)
Dimensions 133 x 93 x 59mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.3") 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 390 pictures 540 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S D-LI90
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 2 1
Pricing at release $1,500 $899