Fujifilm X-E1 vs Pentax K-S2

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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Pentax K-S2

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APS-C 368.2mm²
16.3 megapixels
ISO 200 - 6400

Go in depth with our full Fujifilm X-E1 Review.
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APS-C 366.6mm²
20.1 megapixels
ISO 100 - 51,200

Go in depth with our full Pentax K-S2 Review.
How does it shoot? Pentax K-S2 in the real world.
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What’s the bottom line? Read our Pentax K-S2 conclusion.

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Differences

Fujifilm X-E1 advantages over Pentax K-S2

In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Thinner
38 mm vs 64 mm
Thinner

Pentax K-S2 advantages over Fujifilm X-E1

Lens selection
Excellent vs Good
Better lens selection gives you more options
Less expensive
$800 vs $1400 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs none
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Fast startup
~1.00 vs 2.4 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
More dots on screen
922k vs 460k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
Less shutter lag
0.12 vs 0.44 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
More pixels
20.1 vs 16.3 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Bigger JPEG buffer
28 vs 16 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/6000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
51200 vs 25600 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
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review 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

Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
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
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

Produces superior image quality that's better than many DSLRs; Handsome and functional camera design recalls classic rangefinder models; Surprisingly good kit lens.
Mixed-bag operational performance, with sluggish startup and mediocre autofocus speed and shot-to-shot times; Video quality is only so-so.
Read our Fujifilm X-E1 Review

Very compact for a weather-sealed DSLR; Good ergonomics and great viewfinder; Excellent image quality; Decent performance for its class; Articulated screen is great for difficult compositions; Offers features not found in other Pentax DSLRs
18-50mm kit lens is fiddly and prone to jamming when retracted; Wi-Fi is slow and unintuitive; Slow startup; Limited movie mode; Poor battery life for a DSLR; Priced too close to its enthusiast-grade sibling
Read our Pentax K-S2 Review

The Competition

Compared to Samsung NX300

Fujifilm X-E1

Samsung NX300

$1299
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

$1200
APS-C

Less expensive
Touchscreen

Compare Fujifilm X-E1 vs Samsung NX300

Pentax K-S2

Samsung NX300

$499
APS-C

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

$1200
APS-C

Touchscreen
In-camera panoramas

Compare Pentax K-S2 vs Samsung NX300

Compared to Pentax K-500

Fujifilm X-E1

Pentax K-500

$1299
APS-C

In-camera panoramas
Thinner

$597
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

Compare Fujifilm X-E1 vs Pentax K-500

Pentax K-S2

Pentax K-500

$499
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Built-in Wi-Fi

$597
APS-C

Less expensive
Longer stills battery life

Compare Pentax K-S2 vs Pentax K-500

Compared to Fujifilm X-E2

Fujifilm X-E1

Fujifilm X-E2

$1299
APS-C

$1059
APS-C

Built-in Wi-Fi
On-sensor phase detect

Compare Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X-E2

Pentax K-S2

Fujifilm X-E2

$499
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

$1059
APS-C

In-camera panoramas
On-sensor phase detect

Compare Pentax K-S2 vs Fujifilm X-E2

Compared to Pentax K-S1

Fujifilm X-E1

Pentax K-S1

$1299
APS-C

In-camera panoramas
Thinner

$502
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

Compare Fujifilm X-E1 vs Pentax K-S1

Pentax K-S2

Pentax K-S1

$499
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Built-in Wi-Fi

$502
APS-C

Higher-res screen

Compare Pentax K-S2 vs Pentax K-S1

Compared to Fujifilm X-T10

Fujifilm X-E1

Fujifilm X-T10

$1299
APS-C

Bigger JPEG buffer
Bigger RAW buffer

$1099
APS-C

Tiltable Screen
Fast startup

Compare Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X-T10

Pentax K-S2

Fujifilm X-T10

$499
APS-C

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

$1099
APS-C

In-camera panoramas
On-sensor phase detect

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