• Medium format 1,441.0mm2
  • 51.4 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 12,800
  • APS-C 366.6mm2
  • 24.3 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 819,200

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Differences

Fujifilm GFX 50S advantages over Pentax KP

  • Larger sensor
    Medium format vs APS-C
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 5.31 vs 3.91 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Touchscreen
    Touch vs No touch
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Top deck display
    Yes vs No
    Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • More dots on screen
    2360k vs 922k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • More viewfinder magnification
    0.85x vs 0.63x
    Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
  • More pixels
    51.4 vs 24.3 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Dual card slots
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • Headphone jack
    Yes vs No
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Longer exposure
    3600 vs 30 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Bigger RAW buffer
    21 vs 10 shots
    Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)

Pentax KP advantages over Fujifilm GFX 50S

  • Less expensive
    $999 vs $4895
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • High resolution composite
    Yes vs No
    Combine multiple shots to form a super hi-res version
  • Internal flash
    Internal flash vs None
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Lighter weight
    699g vs 920g
    Lighter weight
  • Less shutter lag
    0.09 vs 0.48 sec
    Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Optional anti-aliasing filter
    Optional vs None
    Lets you choose sharper photos or reduced moiré
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    7.1 fps vs 3.0 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Faster RAW shooting
    7.0 fps vs 3.0 fps
    Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
  • Faster shutter
    1/24000 vs 1/16000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • Higher extended ISO
    819200 vs 102400 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Focus peaking
    Both provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Both provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Tiltable Screen
    Both provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Both provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • External Mic Jack
    Both provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Both provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Bulb shutter
    Both provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

  • Fantastic image quality across the board; Excellent RAW dynamic range; Superb high ISO performance; Functional and user-friendly body; Robust weather-sealed construction; Detachable EVF; Tilting touchscreen; Very good lens quality.

  • Slow AF speeds; Performance can't compete with high-end full-frame cameras; Limited native lens selection so far; Expensive accessories; Unimpressive JPEG dynamic range; 1/125s maximum flash sync.

  • Read our Fujifilm GFX 50S Review

The Competition

Compared to Hasselblad X1D

Fujifilm GFX 50S
Hasselblad X1D
  • $5697
  • Medium format
  • Tiltable Screen
  • Top deck display
  • $4999
  • Medium format
  • Higher max flash sync

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Pentax KP
Hasselblad X1D
  • $999
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $4999
  • Medium format
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Pentax KP vs Hasselblad X1D

Compared to Nikon D5600

Fujifilm GFX 50S
Nikon D5600
  • $5697
  • Medium format
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $1032
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Nikon D5600

Pentax KP
Nikon D5600
  • $999
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $1032
  • APS-C
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Touchscreen

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Compared to Canon T7i

Fujifilm GFX 50S
Canon T7i
  • $5697
  • Medium format
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $700
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Canon T7i

Pentax KP
Canon T7i
  • $999
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $700
  • APS-C
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Touchscreen

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Compared to Fujifilm GFX 50R

Fujifilm GFX 50S
Fujifilm GFX 50R
  • $5697
  • Medium format
  • Top deck display
  • More viewfinder magnification
  • $4599
  • Medium format
  • Less expensive
  • Built-in Bluetooth

Compare Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Fujifilm GFX 50R

Pentax KP
Fujifilm GFX 50R
  • $999
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $4599
  • Medium format
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels

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Compared to Hasselblad X1D II

Fujifilm GFX 50S
Hasselblad X1D II
  • $5697
  • Medium format
  • Less expensive
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $5750
  • Medium format
  • Built-in GPS
  • Thinner

Compare Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Hasselblad X1D II

Pentax KP
Hasselblad X1D II
  • $999
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $5750
  • Medium format
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels

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