• APS-C 368.2mm2
  • 16.3 megapixels
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • APS-C 366.6mm2
  • 20.1 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 51,200

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Differences

Fujifilm X-E2 advantages over Pentax K-S1

  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Yes vs No
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Thinner
    37 mm vs 69 mm
    Thinner
  • External Mic Jack
    Jack vs No jack
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    7.0 fps vs 5.4 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Faster shutter
    1/32000 vs 1/6000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Pentax K-S1 advantages over Fujifilm X-E2

  • Less expensive
    $800 vs $1400 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Lens selection
    Excellent vs Good
    Better lens selection gives you more options
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 480 vs 350 shots
    Capture more photos
  • More pixels
    20.1 vs 16.3 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos

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
  • 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

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • 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
  • 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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The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm X-E1

Fujifilm X-E2
Fujifilm X-E1
  • $899
  • APS-C
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • On-sensor phase detect
  • $899
  • APS-C
Pentax K-S1
Fujifilm X-E1
  • $502
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Less expensive
  • $899
  • APS-C
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Thinner

Compared to Sony A58

Fujifilm X-E2
Sony A58
  • $899
  • APS-C
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • On-sensor phase detect
  • $598
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
Pentax K-S1
Sony A58
  • $502
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Higher effective ISO
  • $598
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas

Compared to Pentax K-S2

Fujifilm X-E2
Pentax K-S2
  • $899
  • APS-C
  • In-camera panoramas
  • On-sensor phase detect
  • $499
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Less expensive
Pentax K-S1
Pentax K-S2
  • $502
  • APS-C
  • Higher-res screen
  • $499
  • APS-C
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compared to Fujifilm X-T10

Fujifilm X-E2
Fujifilm X-T10
  • $899
  • APS-C
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
  • $1099
  • APS-C
  • Tiltable Screen
  • Faster JPEG shooting
Pentax K-S1
Fujifilm X-T10
  • $502
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $1099
  • APS-C
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Tiltable Screen

Compared to Fujifilm X-E2S

Fujifilm X-E2
Fujifilm X-E2S
  • $899
  • APS-C
  • $1250
  • APS-C
Pentax K-S1
Fujifilm X-E2S
  • $502
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $1250
  • APS-C
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
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