Pentax K-7 vs Fujifilm X-E1

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Pentax K-7 vs Fujifilm X-E1

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APS-C 369.7mm²
14.6 megapixels
ISO 100 - 3200

Go in depth with our full Pentax K-7 Review.
See real-world photos taken with the K-7.

APS-C 368.2mm²
16.3 megapixels
ISO 200 - 6400

Go in depth with our full Fujifilm X-E1 Review.
See real-world photos taken with the X-E1.

Succeeded by the Pentax K-5
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Succeeded by the Fujifilm X-E2
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Differences

Pentax K-7 advantages over Fujifilm X-E1

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
Fast startup
~0.60 vs 2.4 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 350 shots
Capture more photos
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
More dots on screen
921k vs 460k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
Less shutter lag
0.09 vs 0.44 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
Faster shutter
1/8000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Fujifilm X-E1 advantages over Pentax K-7

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
Thinner
38 mm vs 73 mm
Thinner
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Shoots 1080p video
Yes vs No
You'll want this if you shoot video
Doesn't require an AA filter
Yes vs No
A unique sensor design provides sharp photos without moiré
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 6400 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

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
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
Built-in Wi-Fi
Neither provide
Share your photos wirelessly
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

Read our Pentax K-7 Full Review

Produces superior image quality that's better than many DSLRs; Handsome and functional camera design recalls classic rangefinder models; Surprisingly good kit lens.
Mixed-bag operational performance, with sluggish startup and mediocre autofocus speed and shot-to-shot times; Video quality is only so-so.
Read our Fujifilm X-E1 Review

The Competition

Compared to Sony DSLR-A380

Pentax K-7

Sony DSLR-A380

$1300
APS-C

Lens selection
Longer stills battery life

$849
APS-C

Less expensive
Tiltable Screen

Compare Pentax K-7 vs Sony DSLR-A380

Fujifilm X-E1

Sony DSLR-A380

$899
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-camera panoramas

$849
APS-C

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Fujifilm X-E1 vs Sony DSLR-A380

Compared to Canon T2i

Pentax K-7

Canon T2i

$1300
APS-C

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$692
APS-C

Less expensive
Fast startup

Compare Pentax K-7 vs Canon T2i

Fujifilm X-E1

Canon T2i

$899
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$692
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

Compare Fujifilm X-E1 vs Canon T2i

Compared to Sony A55

Pentax K-7

Sony A55

$1300
APS-C

Lens selection
Fast startup

$734
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Pentax K-7 vs Sony A55

Fujifilm X-E1

Sony A55

$899
APS-C

Focus peaking
Thinner

$734
APS-C

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Fujifilm X-E1 vs Sony A55

Compared to Fujifilm X-E2

Pentax K-7

Fujifilm X-E2

$1300
APS-C

Lens selection
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$899
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-camera panoramas

Compare Pentax K-7 vs Fujifilm X-E2

Fujifilm X-E1

Fujifilm X-E2

$899
APS-C

$899
APS-C

Built-in Wi-Fi
On-sensor phase detect

Compare Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X-E2

Compared to Fujifilm X-T10

Pentax K-7

Fujifilm X-T10

$1300
APS-C

Lens selection
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$1099
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-camera panoramas

Compare Pentax K-7 vs Fujifilm X-T10

Fujifilm X-E1

Fujifilm X-T10

$899
APS-C

Bigger JPEG buffer
Bigger RAW buffer

$1099
APS-C

Tiltable Screen
Fast startup

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