Pentax K-500 vs Fujifilm X-E2S

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Pentax K-500 vs Fujifilm X-E2S

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APS-C 372.1mm²
16.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 51,200

Go in depth with our full Pentax K-500 Review.
See real-world photos taken with the K-500.

APS-C 368.2mm²
16.3 megapixels
ISO 200 - 6400

Go in depth with our full Fujifilm X-E2S Review.

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Differences

Pentax K-500 advantages over Fujifilm X-E2S

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

710 vs 350 shots
Capture more photos
Bigger JPEG buffer
30 vs 18 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Fujifilm X-E2S advantages over Pentax K-500

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 71 mm
Thinner
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
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 JPEG shooting
7.0 fps vs 6.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/32000 vs 1/6000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

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
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
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

We haven’t finished our review of the Pentax K-500, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
See our Pentax K-500 First Shots

We haven’t reviewed the Fujifilm X-E2S.
Read our Fujifilm X-E2S Preview

The Competition

Compared to Sony A57

Pentax K-500

Sony A57

$597
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

$800
APS-C

In-camera panoramas
Tiltable Screen

Compare Pentax K-500 vs Sony A57

Fujifilm X-E2S

Sony A57

$1250
APS-C

Built-in Wi-Fi
On-sensor phase detect

$800
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Tiltable Screen

Compare Fujifilm X-E2S vs Sony A57

Compared to Pentax K-5 IIs

Pentax K-500

Pentax K-5 IIs

$597
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

$497
APS-C

Higher effective ISO
Top deck display

Compare Pentax K-500 vs Pentax K-5 IIs

Fujifilm X-E2S

Pentax K-5 IIs

$1250
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-camera panoramas

$497
APS-C

Lens selection
In-Camera Image Stabilization

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Compared to Canon T5i

Pentax K-500

Canon T5i

$597
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$539
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

Compare Pentax K-500 vs Canon T5i

Fujifilm X-E2S

Canon T5i

$1250
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$539
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

Compare Fujifilm X-E2S vs Canon T5i

Compared to Fujifilm X-E2

Pentax K-500

Fujifilm X-E2

$597
APS-C

Less expensive
Lens selection

$899
APS-C

In-camera panoramas
Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Pentax K-500 vs Fujifilm X-E2

Fujifilm X-E2S

Fujifilm X-E2

$1250
APS-C

$899
APS-C

Compare Fujifilm X-E2S vs Fujifilm X-E2

Compared to Fujifilm X-T10

Pentax K-500

Fujifilm X-T10

$597
APS-C

Lens selection
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$1099
APS-C

In-camera panoramas
Tiltable Screen

Compare Pentax K-500 vs Fujifilm X-T10

Fujifilm X-E2S

Fujifilm X-T10

$1250
APS-C

Bigger JPEG buffer

$1099
APS-C

Tiltable Screen
Faster JPEG shooting

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