Pentax K-30 vs Fujifilm X100T

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Pentax K-30 vs Fujifilm X100T

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APS-C 369.7mm²
16.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 12,800

Go in depth with our full Pentax K-30 Review.
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APS-C 368.2mm²
16.3 megapixels
35.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Fujifilm X100T Review.
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What’s the bottom line? Read our Fujifilm X100T conclusion.

Succeeded by the Pentax K-50
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Succeeded by the Fujifilm X100F
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Differences

Pentax K-30 advantages over Fujifilm X100T

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Fast startup
~1.10 vs 1.9 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
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

410 vs 330 shots
Capture more photos
Less shutter lag
0.16 vs 0.28 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
More viewfinder magnification
0.61x vs 0.50x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
Bigger JPEG buffer
45 vs 16 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Fujifilm X100T advantages over Pentax K-30

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
Integrated ND filter
Yes vs No
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Thinner
52 mm vs 71 mm
Thinner
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Higher max flash sync
1/2000 vs 1/180 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
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
Faster shutter
1/32000 vs 1/6000 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

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
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
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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Review Excerpt

Pentaprism viewfinder is bright and accurate; Weather-sealed body can handle direct rain; Twin control dials make exposure control a snap; Solid build; Great image quality.
Lower resolution than some rivals; Not as small as recent Pentax entry-level and mid-range models; A couple of ergonomic and UI quirks; Shutter isn't the quietest; 18-55 kit lens isn't weather-sealed.
Read our Pentax K-30 Review

Attractive, retro rangefinder-style design; Excellent still image quality; Great, sharp f/2 35mm-equivalent lens; Overall better operation than the X100S with improved controls and dials; Improved optical viewfinder coverage; Built-in Wi-Fi.
Low-light AF still slow and inconsistent; Video quality still compromised by moire and lack of image stabilization; Buffer depths could be better when shooting RAW.
Read our Fujifilm X100T Review

The Competition

Compared to Nikon D7000

Pentax K-30

Nikon D7000

$599
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

$699
APS-C

Fast startup
Longer stills battery life

Compare Pentax K-30 vs Nikon D7000

Fujifilm X100T

Nikon D7000

$1299
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

$699
APS-C

Fast startup
Longer stills battery life

Compare Fujifilm X100T vs Nikon D7000

Compared to Canon T4i

Pentax K-30

Canon T4i

$599
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$579
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

Compare Pentax K-30 vs Canon T4i

Fujifilm X100T

Canon T4i

$1299
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$579
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

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Compared to Pentax K-5 II

Pentax K-30

Pentax K-5 II

$599
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

$699
APS-C

Fast startup
Longer stills battery life

Compare Pentax K-30 vs Pentax K-5 II

Fujifilm X100T

Pentax K-5 II

$1299
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-camera panoramas

$699
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Fast startup

Compare Fujifilm X100T vs Pentax K-5 II

Compared to Fujifilm X100S

Pentax K-30

Fujifilm X100S

$599
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Fast startup

$1099
APS-C

In-camera panoramas
On-sensor phase detect

Compare Pentax K-30 vs Fujifilm X100S

Fujifilm X100T

Fujifilm X100S

$1299
APS-C

Built-in Wi-Fi
External Mic Jack

$1099
APS-C

Compare Fujifilm X100T vs Fujifilm X100S

Compared to Fujifilm X100F

Pentax K-30

Fujifilm X100F

$599
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Bigger pixels

$899
APS-C

In-camera panoramas
Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Pentax K-30 vs Fujifilm X100F

Fujifilm X100T

Fujifilm X100F

$1299
APS-C

Bigger pixels

$899
APS-C

Fast startup
More pixels

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