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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Pentax K-01

Portability
82
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-T30 front
 
Pentax K-01 front
Portability
76
Imaging
57
Features
68
Overall
61

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Pentax K-01 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T30
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
  • Launched February 2019
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-T20
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-T30 II
Pentax K-01
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise 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-T30 vs Pentax K-01 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Fujifilm X-T30 versus Pentax K-01, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 (26MP) and K-01 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-T30 was introduced 6 years after the K-01 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-T30 matches up vs the K-01 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

 Fujifilm X-T30 K-01 
AnnouncedFebruary 2019May 2012More modern by 82 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k921kClearer screen (+119k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

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

 K-01 Fujifilm X-T30 

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

 Fujifilm X-T30 K-01 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Pentax K-01 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T30 comes with outer measurements of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") having a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) and 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).

See the Fujifilm X-T30 versus Pentax K-01 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 against the K-01.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Pentax K-01 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T30 and K-01 is 82 and 76 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Pentax K-01 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Pentax K-01 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over specifications. The picture below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T30 and K-01.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Fujifilm X-T30 to deliver extra detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-T30 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Pentax K-01 sensor size comparison

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

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Pentax K-01 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-T30
Portrait photography with Pentax K-01
82
manual focus
megapixel count high (26MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
supports RAW files
74
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Street photography highlights
Pentax K-01 Street photography highlights
78
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
supports touch focus
no image stabilization
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
more heavy than competition (561 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-T30
Sports photography with Pentax K-01
78
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
high max frames per second (20.0 frames/s)
megapixel count high (26 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
great battery pack (380 shots)
supports phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
61
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
better than average battery life (540 shots)
low frames per second (6.0 fps)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Travel photography advice
Pentax K-01 Travel photography advice
80
great battery pack (380 shots)
connects via bluetooth
supports touch focus
megapixel count high (26 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen isn't selfie friendly
65
better than average battery life (540 per charge)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
more heavy than competition (561g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-T30
Landscape photography with Pentax K-01
80
manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count high (26MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
supports RAW files
great battery pack (380 CIPA)
no image stabilization
80
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (540 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Vlogging info
Pentax K-01 Vlogging info
36
touch screen
supports face detect focus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone port
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
34
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone jack
does not contain selfie friendly screen
more heavy than competition (561 grams)
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Pentax K-01 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T30 and Pentax K-01
 Fujifilm X-T30Pentax K-01
General Information
Company FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm X-T30 Pentax K-01
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2019-02-14 2012-05-30
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor X-Processor 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 26MP 16MP
Anti aliasing 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
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 425 81
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Pentax KAF2
Available lenses 54 151
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 20.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 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 format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 (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 383g (0.84 lbs) 561g (1.24 lbs)
Physical 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 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 380 shots 540 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S D-LI90
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $899 $899