Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Pentax K-50

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Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Pentax K-50

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APS-C 368.2mm²
16.3 megapixels
ISO 200 - 6400

Go in depth with our full Fujifilm X-Pro1 Review.
See real-world photos taken with the X-Pro1.

APS-C 372.1mm²
16.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 51,200

Go in depth with our full Pentax K-50 Review.
See real-world photos taken with the K-50.

Succeeded by the Fujifilm X-Pro2
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Succeeded by the Pentax K-70
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Differences

Fujifilm X-Pro1 advantages over Pentax K-50

In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Thinner
42 mm vs 71 mm
Thinner
HDMI out
HDMI out vs None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Doesn't require an AA filter
Yes vs No
A unique sensor design provides sharp photos without moiré

Pentax K-50 advantages over Fujifilm X-Pro1

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
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

480 vs 300 shots
Capture more photos
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Faster JPEG shooting
6.0 fps vs 5.2 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
30 vs 18 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
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
Built-in Wi-Fi
Neither provide
Share your photos wirelessly
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
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
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

Quality build; Unique hybrid optical viewfinder; Excellent LCD; Good controls; Excellent image quality.
Limited to prime lenses (for now); Loose aperture ring and EV dial; Mediocre autofocus speeds; Slow buffer clearing; Tripod socket too close to battery compartment.
Read our Fujifilm X-Pro1 Review

We haven’t finished our review of the Pentax K-50, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
See our Pentax K-50 First Shots

The Competition

Compared to Samsung NX11

Fujifilm X-Pro1

Samsung NX11

$499
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

$649
APS-C

Less expensive
Longer stills battery life

Compare Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Samsung NX11

Pentax K-50

Samsung NX11

$149
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

$649
APS-C

Thinner
HDMI out

Compare Pentax K-50 vs Samsung NX11

Compared to Pentax K-01

Fujifilm X-Pro1

Pentax K-01

$499
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
In-camera panoramas

$359
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

Compare Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Pentax K-01

Pentax K-50

Pentax K-01

$149
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
More telephoto lens reach

$359
APS-C

External Mic Jack
HDMI out

Compare Pentax K-50 vs Pentax K-01

Compared to Sony A57

Fujifilm X-Pro1

Sony A57

$499
APS-C

Thinner
Doesn't require an AA filter

$800
APS-C

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Sony A57

Pentax K-50

Sony A57

$149
APS-C

Lens selection
Higher effective ISO

$800
APS-C

In-camera panoramas
Tiltable Screen

Compare Pentax K-50 vs Sony A57

Compared to Sony A37

Fujifilm X-Pro1

Sony A37

$499
APS-C

Thinner
Higher-res screen

$600
APS-C

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Sony A37

Pentax K-50

Sony A37

$149
APS-C

Lens selection
Higher effective ISO

$600
APS-C

In-camera panoramas
Tiltable Screen

Compare Pentax K-50 vs Sony A37

Compared to Sony NEX-6

Fujifilm X-Pro1

Sony NEX-6

$499
APS-C

Fast startup
Doesn't require an AA filter

$549
APS-C

Less expensive
Tiltable Screen

Compare Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Sony NEX-6

Pentax K-50

Sony NEX-6

$149
APS-C

Lens selection
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$549
APS-C

In-camera panoramas
Tiltable Screen

Compare Pentax K-50 vs Sony NEX-6

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