Pentax K-5 II vs Phase One XF 100MP

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Pentax K-5 II vs Phase One XF 100MP

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

Go in depth with our full Pentax K-5 II Review.
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Medium format 2,169.5mm²
101.1 megapixels
ISO 50 - 12,800

Go in depth with our full Phase One XF 100MP Review.
How does it shoot? Phase One XF 100MP in the real world.
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Differences

Pentax K-5 II advantages over Phase One XF 100MP

Less expensive
$1450 vs $48990 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Fast startup
~0.60 vs 10.0 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Thinner
73 mm vs 160 mm
Thinner
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Shoots 1080p video
Yes vs No
You'll want this if you shoot video
Less shutter lag
0.23 vs 0.33 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
Faster RAW shooting
6.7 fps vs 0.6 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Faster shutter
1/8000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Phase One XF 100MP advantages over Pentax K-5 II

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Larger sensor
Medium format vs APS-C
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
More pixels
101.1 vs 16.3 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Longer exposure
3600 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Bigger RAW buffer
Unlimited vs 22 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)

Similarities

Common Strengths

Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Top deck display
Both provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Pentaprism viewfinder
Both provide
Much better viewfinder picture fidelity
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
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
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
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
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

Compact yet control-rich body packs in the features; Updated autofocus system focuses in near-darkness; Fully weather-sealed; Sharp, detailed images with very good dynamic range; In-body image stabilization; Dual-axis level with horizon correction.
Can seem intimidating at first; Fewer autofocus points than competitors; Doesn't take advantage of high-speed UHS-I flash cards; Movie feature set is very dated and file sizes huge.
Read our Pentax K-5 II Review

We haven’t finished our review of the Phase One XF 100MP, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
Read our Phase One XF 100MP Shooter's Report

The Competition

Compared to Nikon D7000

Pentax K-5 II

Nikon D7000

$699
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
More telephoto lens reach

$699
APS-C

Fast startup
Longer stills battery life

Compare Pentax K-5 II vs Nikon D7000

Phase One XF 100MP

Nikon D7000

$48990
Medium format

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$699
APS-C

Less expensive
Fast startup

Compare Phase One XF 100MP vs Nikon D7000

Compared to Pentax K-30

Pentax K-5 II

Pentax K-30

$699
APS-C

Fast startup
Longer stills battery life

$599
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

Compare Pentax K-5 II vs Pentax K-30

Phase One XF 100MP

Pentax K-30

$48990
Medium format

Larger sensor
Touchscreen

$599
APS-C

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Phase One XF 100MP vs Pentax K-30

Compared to Canon T4i

Pentax K-5 II

Canon T4i

$699
APS-C

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$579
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

Compare Pentax K-5 II vs Canon T4i

Phase One XF 100MP

Canon T4i

$48990
Medium format

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$579
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Fast startup

Compare Phase One XF 100MP vs Canon T4i

Compared to Pentax 645Z

Pentax K-5 II

Pentax 645Z

$699
APS-C

Lens selection
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$4845
Medium format

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Pentax K-5 II vs Pentax 645Z

Phase One XF 100MP

Pentax 645Z

$48990
Medium format

Larger sensor
Touchscreen

$4845
Medium format

Tiltable Screen
Fast startup

Compare Phase One XF 100MP vs Pentax 645Z

Compared to Leica S (Typ 007)

Pentax K-5 II

Leica S (Typ 007)

$699
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

$19995
Medium format

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Pentax K-5 II vs Leica S (Typ 007)

Phase One XF 100MP

Leica S (Typ 007)

$48990
Medium format

Larger sensor
Touchscreen

$19995
Medium format

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

Compare Phase One XF 100MP vs Leica S (Typ 007)

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