Pentax K-5 vs Fujifilm X-E2

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Pentax K-5 vs Fujifilm X-E2

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APS-C 372.1mm²
16.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 12,800

Go in depth with our full Pentax K-5 Review.
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APS-C 368.2mm²
16.3 megapixels
ISO 200 - 6400

Go in depth with our full Fujifilm X-E2 Review.

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Differences

Pentax K-5 advantages over Fujifilm X-E2

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

740 vs 350 shots
Capture more photos
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Bigger JPEG buffer
31 vs 18 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Fujifilm X-E2 advantages over Pentax K-5

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
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 73 mm
Thinner
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Lighter weight
680g vs 1003g
Lighter weight
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Doesn't require an AA filter
Yes vs No
A unique sensor design provides sharp photos without moiré
Faster shutter
1/32000 vs 1/8000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

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
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
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
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

Excellent high ISO performance, one of the best APS-C sensors yet; 6.5 fps burst mode has very good buffer depths; Weather, dust, and cold resistant; In-body Shake Reduction corrects not only horizontal / vertical, but also rotational motion.
Default saturation and contrast a bit high; Auto white balance too warm in tungsten light; Fewer AF points than main competitors; Only a single card slot, and no UHS-I card support (slow buffer clearing).
Read our Pentax K-5 Full Review

We haven’t finished our review of the Fujifilm X-E2, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
See our Fujifilm X-E2 First Shots

The Competition

Compared to Canon T3i

Pentax K-5

Canon T3i

$800
APS-C

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$549
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Pentax K-5 vs Canon T3i

Fujifilm X-E2

Canon T3i

$899
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$549
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

Compare Fujifilm X-E2 vs Canon T3i

Compared to Nikon D5100

Pentax K-5

Nikon D5100

$800
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Top deck display

$650
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Pentax K-5 vs Nikon D5100

Fujifilm X-E2

Nikon D5100

$899
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-camera panoramas

$650
APS-C

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Fujifilm X-E2 vs Nikon D5100

Compared to Pentax K-30

Pentax K-5

Pentax K-30

$800
APS-C

Fast startup
Longer stills battery life

$599
APS-C

Focus peaking
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Pentax K-5 vs Pentax K-30

Fujifilm X-E2

Pentax K-30

$899
APS-C

In-camera panoramas
Built-in Wi-Fi

$599
APS-C

Less expensive
Lens selection

Compare Fujifilm X-E2 vs Pentax K-30

Compared to Fujifilm X-E1

Pentax K-5

Fujifilm X-E1

$800
APS-C

Lens selection
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$899
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-camera panoramas

Compare Pentax K-5 vs Fujifilm X-E1

Fujifilm X-E2

Fujifilm X-E1

$899
APS-C

Built-in Wi-Fi
On-sensor phase detect

$899
APS-C

Compare Fujifilm X-E2 vs Fujifilm X-E1

Compared to Fujifilm X-T10

Pentax K-5

Fujifilm X-T10

$800
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

$1099
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-camera panoramas

Compare Pentax K-5 vs Fujifilm X-T10

Fujifilm X-E2

Fujifilm X-T10

$899
APS-C

Bigger JPEG buffer

$1099
APS-C

Tiltable Screen
Faster JPEG shooting

Compare Fujifilm X-E2 vs Fujifilm X-T10

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