Pentax K-1 vs Fujifilm X100V

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Pentax K-1 vs Fujifilm X100V

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35mm 861.6mm²
36.4 megapixels
ISO 100 - 204,800

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What’s the bottom line? Read our Pentax K-1 conclusion.

APS-C 366.6mm²
26.1 megapixels
35.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Pentax K-1 advantages over Fujifilm X100V

Larger sensor
35mm vs APS-C
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Bigger pixels
~ 4.88 vs 3.77 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
High resolution composite
Yes vs No
Combine multiple shots to form a super hi-res version
Built-in GPS
GPS vs None
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
More pixels
36.4 vs 26.1 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
Higher extended ISO
204800 vs 51200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Fujifilm X100V advantages over Pentax K-1

Shoot 4K video
4K (DCI) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Integrated ND filter
Yes vs No
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Thinner
53 mm vs 85 mm
Thinner
Higher max flash sync
1/2000 vs 1/200 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Newer
5 years vs 9 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Lighter weight
478g vs 1015g
Lighter weight
Higher-res screen
540k vs 346k pixels
More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
Longer exposure
900 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/32000 vs 1/8000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
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
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
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

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones

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Review Excerpt

Unlocks the full potential of full-frame Pentax lenses; Excellent image quality; Great ergonomics and build; Very compact for full-frame; Decent performance; Fast autofocus with great low-light capabilities; Very wide sensitivity range; Bright, accurate viewfinder; Articulated LCD; Stabilization, Wi-Fi and GPS in-camera
No built-in flash strobe; Quite heavy compared to APS-C flagships; Somewhat soft images and blown highlights by default in JPEG mode; Warm Auto white balance indoors; Slow startup and buffer clearing; Small top-deck status display; Weak viewfinder illumination; Below-average battery life for DSLR
Read our Pentax K-1 Review

We haven’t finished our review of the Fujifilm X100V, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
Read our Fujifilm X100V Shooter's Report

The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm X100T

Pentax K-1

Fujifilm X100T

$1800
35mm

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$1299
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Pentax K-1 vs Fujifilm X100T

Fujifilm X100V

Fujifilm X100T

$1399
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

$1299
APS-C

Bigger pixels

Compare Fujifilm X100V vs Fujifilm X100T

Compared to Canon 5DS

Pentax K-1

Canon 5DS

$1800
35mm

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$1549
35mm

Fast startup
More cross-type AF points

Compare Pentax K-1 vs Canon 5DS

Fujifilm X100V

Canon 5DS

$1399
APS-C

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

$1549
35mm

Larger sensor
Top deck display

Compare Fujifilm X100V vs Canon 5DS

Compared to Canon 5DS R

Pentax K-1

Canon 5DS R

$1800
35mm

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$1499
35mm

Fast startup
More cross-type AF points

Compare Pentax K-1 vs Canon 5DS R

Fujifilm X100V

Canon 5DS R

$1399
APS-C

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

$1499
35mm

Larger sensor
Top deck display

Compare Fujifilm X100V vs Canon 5DS R

Compared to Fujifilm X100F

Pentax K-1

Fujifilm X100F

$1800
35mm

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$899
APS-C

In-camera panoramas
On-sensor phase detect

Compare Pentax K-1 vs Fujifilm X100F

Fujifilm X100V

Fujifilm X100F

$1399
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

$899
APS-C

Less expensive
Longer video battery life

Compare Fujifilm X100V vs Fujifilm X100F

Compared to Pentax K-1 II

Pentax K-1

Pentax K-1 II

$1800
35mm

$1747
35mm

Higher extended ISO

Compare Pentax K-1 vs Pentax K-1 II

Fujifilm X100V

Pentax K-1 II

$1399
APS-C

Less expensive
Shoot 4K video

$1747
35mm

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Fujifilm X100V vs Pentax K-1 II

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