Pentax K-7 vs Fujifilm X-T100

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Pentax K-7 vs Fujifilm X-T100

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APS-C 369.7mm²
14.6 megapixels
ISO 100 - 3200

Go in depth with our full Pentax K-7 Review.
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APS-C 369.0mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 200 - 12,800

Go in depth with our full Fujifilm X-T100 Review.
See real-world photos taken with the X-T100.

Succeeded by the Pentax K-5
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Succeeded by the Fujifilm X-T200
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Differences

Pentax K-7 advantages over Fujifilm X-T100

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
Bigger pixels
~ 5.07 vs 3.92 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Fast startup
~0.60 vs 2.7 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 430 shots
Capture more photos
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Less shutter lag
0.09 vs 0.32 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)

Fujifilm X-T100 advantages over Pentax K-7

Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs none
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs No
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
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
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Thinner
47 mm vs 73 mm
Thinner
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Newer
6 years vs 15 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
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
More pixels
24.2 vs 14.6 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Faster JPEG shooting
6.0 fps vs 5.2 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
58 vs 20 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (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
Higher extended ISO
51200 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

NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
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

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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-T100

Sony DSLR-A380

$599
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Focus peaking

$849
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Bigger pixels

Compare Fujifilm X-T100 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-T100

Canon T2i

$599
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Focus peaking

$692
APS-C

Lens selection
Fast startup

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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-T100

Sony A55

$599
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Focus peaking

$734
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Bigger pixels

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Compared to Sony A6400

Pentax K-7

Sony A6400

$1300
APS-C

Lens selection
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$823
APS-C

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

Compare Pentax K-7 vs Sony A6400

Fujifilm X-T100

Sony A6400

$599
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$823
APS-C

Slower slow-motion
Fast startup

Compare Fujifilm X-T100 vs Sony A6400

Compared to Sony A6100

Pentax K-7

Sony A6100

$1300
APS-C

Lens selection
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$648
APS-C

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

Compare Pentax K-7 vs Sony A6100

Fujifilm X-T100

Sony A6100

$599
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$648
APS-C

Slower slow-motion
NFC

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