Pentax K-S1 vs Fujifilm X-Pro2

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Pentax K-S1 vs Fujifilm X-Pro2

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APS-C 366.6mm²
20.1 megapixels
ISO 100 - 51,200

Go in depth with our full Pentax K-S1 Review.

APS-C 368.2mm²
24.3 megapixels
ISO 200 - 12,800

Go in depth with our full Fujifilm X-Pro2 Review.
How does it shoot? Fujifilm X-Pro2 in the real world.
See real-world photos taken with the X-Pro2.
Compare Fujifilm X-Pro2 image quality against competitors.
What’s the bottom line? Read our Fujifilm X-Pro2 conclusion.

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Differences

Pentax K-S1 advantages over Fujifilm X-Pro2

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

480 vs 350 shots
Capture more photos
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Fujifilm X-Pro2 advantages over Pentax K-S1

Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
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
45 mm vs 69 mm
Thinner
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
More dots on screen
1620k vs 922k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
More pixels
24.3 vs 20.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Dual card slots
Yes vs No
Gives you more storage flexibility
Faster JPEG shooting
8.2 fps vs 5.4 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
62 vs 20 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (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
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
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
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
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 reviewed the Pentax K-S1.
Read our Pentax K-S1 Preview

Weather-sealed, ergonomic camera body; Fast hybrid AF system; Excellent high ISO performance; Improved continuous shooting performance; Better video quality than previous Fuji cameras.
Some controls don't impress; Continuous autofocus still lags behind competing DSLR cameras; No 4K video; Fixed LCD without touchpanel.
Read our Fujifilm X-Pro2 Review

The Competition

Compared to Sony A58

Pentax K-S1

Sony A58

$502
APS-C

Lens selection
Higher effective ISO

$598
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Pentax K-S1 vs Sony A58

Fujifilm X-Pro2

Sony A58

$1300
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Fast startup

$598
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
In-camera panoramas

Compare Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Sony A58

Compared to Nikon D5500

Pentax K-S1

Nikon D5500

$502
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$697
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

Compare Pentax K-S1 vs Nikon D5500

Fujifilm X-Pro2

Nikon D5500

$1300
APS-C

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

$697
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

Compare Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Nikon D5500

Compared to Pentax K-S2

Pentax K-S1

Pentax K-S2

$502
APS-C

Higher-res screen

$499
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Pentax K-S1 vs Pentax K-S2

Fujifilm X-Pro2

Pentax K-S2

$1300
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
On-sensor phase detect

$499
APS-C

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Pentax K-S2

Compared to Canon EOS M5

Pentax K-S1

Canon EOS M5

$502
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

$787
APS-C

Touchscreen
Tiltable Screen

Compare Pentax K-S1 vs Canon EOS M5

Fujifilm X-Pro2

Canon EOS M5

$1300
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

$787
APS-C

Less expensive
Touchscreen

Compare Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Canon EOS M5

Compared to Sony A6500

Pentax K-S1

Sony A6500

$502
APS-C

Lens selection
Longer stills battery life

$1198
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

Compare Pentax K-S1 vs Sony A6500

Fujifilm X-Pro2

Sony A6500

$1300
APS-C

Higher max flash sync
More dots on screen

$1198
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Touchscreen

Compare Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Sony A6500

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