Pentax K-5 vs Fujifilm X-T2

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Pentax K-5 vs Fujifilm X-T2

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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
24.3 megapixels
ISO 200 - 12,800

Go in depth with our full Fujifilm X-T2 Review.
How does it shoot? Fujifilm X-T2 in the real world.
See real-world photos taken with the X-T2.
Compare Fujifilm X-T2 image quality against competitors.
What’s the bottom line? Read our Fujifilm X-T2 conclusion.

Succeeded by the Pentax K-5 II
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Succeeded by the Fujifilm X-T3
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Differences

Pentax K-5 advantages over Fujifilm X-T2

Lens selection
Excellent vs Good
Better lens selection gives you more options
Less expensive
$800* vs $1100
Save money for lenses or accessories
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Bigger pixels
~ 4.81 vs 3.93 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Fast startup
~0.60 vs 1.0 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

740 vs 340 shots
Capture more photos
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera

Fujifilm X-T2 advantages over Pentax K-5

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
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
49 mm vs 73 mm
Thinner
Newer
8 years vs 14 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
More viewfinder magnification
0.77x vs 0.61x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
More pixels
24.3 vs 16.3 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Dual card slots
Yes vs No
Gives you more storage flexibility
Doesn't require an AA filter
Yes vs No
A unique sensor design provides sharp photos without moiré
Longer exposure
900 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster JPEG shooting
13.7 fps vs 6.5 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
13.7 fps vs 6.5 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
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

Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
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
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
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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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

Excellent image quality from both JPEGs and RAW files; Superb high ISO performance; Very fast hybrid AF; Robust weather sealing; Dual UHS-II card slots; 4K video.
Precise manual focus is tricky with fly-by-wire focusing; Battery life is only decent; Video quality still not on par with competing cameras.
Read our Fujifilm X-T2 Review

The Competition

Compared to Olympus E-M1 II

Pentax K-5

Olympus E-M1 II

$800
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$899
4/3

Focus peaking
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Pentax K-5 vs Olympus E-M1 II

Fujifilm X-T2

Olympus E-M1 II

$999
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$899
4/3

Lens selection
Less expensive

Compare Fujifilm X-T2 vs Olympus E-M1 II

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-T2

Canon T3i

$999
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$549
APS-C

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Fujifilm X-T2 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-T2

Nikon D5100

$999
APS-C

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

$650
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

Compare Fujifilm X-T2 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-T2

Pentax K-30

$999
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
In-camera panoramas

$599
APS-C

Lens selection
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Fujifilm X-T2 vs Pentax K-30

Compared to Fujifilm X-T3

Pentax K-5

Fujifilm X-T3

$800
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

$1299
APS-C

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

Compare Pentax K-5 vs Fujifilm X-T3

Fujifilm X-T2

Fujifilm X-T3

$999
APS-C

Less expensive

$1299
APS-C

Touchscreen
Built-in Bluetooth

Compare Fujifilm X-T2 vs Fujifilm X-T3

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