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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Pentax K-01

Portability
82 Imaging
72 Features
88 Overall
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Fujifilm X-T30 II front
 
Pentax K-01 front
Portability
76 Imaging
57 Features
68 Overall
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Pentax K-01 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T30 II
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
  • Launched September 2021
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-T30
Pentax K-01
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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-T30 II vs Pentax K-01 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Pentax K-01, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 II (26MP) and K-01 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-T30 II was launched 9 years later than the K-01 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm X-T30 II matches up vs the K-01 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 II over the Pentax K-01

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X-T30 II K-01 
LaunchedSeptember 2021May 2012Fresher by 113 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k921kSharper screen (+119k dot)
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Pentax K-01 over the Fujifilm X-T30 II

		

		

			
 K-01 Fujifilm X-T30 II 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Pentax K-01

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X-T30 II K-01 
Manually focus  More accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Pentax K-01 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're going to carry your camera, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-T30 II has got outside dimensions of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") having a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-01 has specifications 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-T30 II vs Pentax K-01 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 II and the K-01.
Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Pentax K-01 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T30 II and K-01 is 82 and 76 respectively.
Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Pentax K-01 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Pentax K-01 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing technical specs. The photograph here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and K-01.
As you have seen, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Fujifilm X-T30 II to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-T30 II will have an advantage in sensor technology.
	
			Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Pentax K-01 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Pentax K-01 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Pentax K-01 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm X-T30 II Portrait photography factors
Pentax K-01 Portrait photography factors
83
 you can focus manually
 MP count high (26MP)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 provides face detect autofocus
 supports RAW files
74
 you can focus manually
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm X-T30 II Street photography info
Pentax K-01 Street photography info
79
 screen tilts
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 supports RAW files
 boasts focus via touch
 no image stabilization
66
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 supports RAW formats
 no articulating screen
 heavier than competitors (561g)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Fujifilm X-T30 II
Sports photography with Pentax K-01
79
 silent mode (1/32,000s)
 max frames per second high (30.0 frames per second)
 MP count high (26 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 provides tracking focus
 good battery pack (380 CIPA)
 sensor has phase detect autofocus
 no image stabilization
61
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 better than average battery pack (540 CIPA)
 continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm X-T30 II Travel photography advice
Pentax K-01 Travel photography advice
80
 good battery pack (380 per charge)
 has bluetooth
 boasts focus via touch
 MP count high (26MP)
 has built in flash
 screen isn't selfie friendly
65
 better than average battery pack (540 per charge)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 heavier than competitors (561 grams)
 screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm X-T30 II Landscape photography info
Pentax K-01 Landscape photography info
81
 you can focus manually
 swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
 decent sized screen (3")
 MP count high (26 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 no anti-alias filter
 supports RAW files
 good battery pack (380 CIPA)
 no image stabilization
80
 you can focus manually
 change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
 decent sized screen (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 supports RAW formats
 better than average battery pack (540 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison
 Fujifilm X-T30 II as a Vlogging camera
 Pentax K-01 as a Vlogging camera
36
 touchscreen functionality
 provides face detect autofocus
 high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
 includes microphone socket
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 no image stabilization
34
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 includes external mic jack
 screen is not selfie friendly
 heavier than competitors (561 grams)
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Pentax K-01 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T30 II and Pentax K-01
 Fujifilm X-T30 IIPentax K-01
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm X-T30 II Pentax K-01
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2021-09-02 2012-05-30
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6240 x 4160 4928 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 25600
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW support    
Min enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points 425 81
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Pentax KAF2
Number of lenses 62 151
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Screen technology - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Min shutter speed 900s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter speed 30.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Max flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, 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)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 383 gr (0.84 lb) 561 gr (1.24 lb)
Dimensions 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" 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 380 photos 540 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S D-LI90
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $900 $899