Pentax K-S2 vs Fujifilm XF10

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Pentax K-S2 vs Fujifilm XF10

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

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What’s the bottom line? Read our Pentax K-S2 conclusion.

APS-C 369.0mm²
24.2 megapixels
28.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Pentax K-S2 advantages over Fujifilm XF10

Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs none
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
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

410 vs 330 shots
Capture more photos
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Optional anti-aliasing filter
Optional vs Fixed
Lets you choose sharper photos or reduced moiré
Bigger JPEG buffer
28 vs 13 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Fujifilm XF10 advantages over Pentax K-S2

Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
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 Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Thinner
41 mm vs 64 mm
Thinner
Newer
6 years vs 10 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Higher-res screen
346k vs 230k pixels
More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
More pixels
24.2 vs 20.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Faster JPEG shooting
6.0 fps vs 5.2 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/16000 vs 1/6000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
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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Review Excerpt

Very compact for a weather-sealed DSLR; Good ergonomics and great viewfinder; Excellent image quality; Decent performance for its class; Articulated screen is great for difficult compositions; Offers features not found in other Pentax DSLRs
18-50mm kit lens is fiddly and prone to jamming when retracted; Wi-Fi is slow and unintuitive; Slow startup; Limited movie mode; Poor battery life for a DSLR; Priced too close to its enthusiast-grade sibling
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The Competition

Compared to Pentax K-500

Pentax K-S2

Pentax K-500

$499
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Built-in Wi-Fi

$597
APS-C

Less expensive
Longer stills battery life

Compare Pentax K-S2 vs Pentax K-500

Fujifilm XF10

Pentax K-500

$499
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

$597
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Fujifilm XF10 vs Pentax K-500

Compared to Pentax K-S1

Pentax K-S2

Pentax K-S1

$499
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Built-in Wi-Fi

$502
APS-C

Higher-res screen

Compare Pentax K-S2 vs Pentax K-S1

Fujifilm XF10

Pentax K-S1

$499
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

$502
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Fujifilm XF10 vs Pentax K-S1

Compared to Nikon D5500

Pentax K-S2

Nikon D5500

$499
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$697
APS-C

Touchscreen
Fast startup

Compare Pentax K-S2 vs Nikon D5500

Fujifilm XF10

Nikon D5500

$499
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

$697
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Fujifilm XF10 vs Nikon D5500

Compared to Ricoh GR II

Pentax K-S2

Ricoh GR II

$499
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Focus peaking

$538
APS-C

Integrated ND filter
Thinner

Compare Pentax K-S2 vs Ricoh GR II

Fujifilm XF10

Ricoh GR II

$499
APS-C

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

$538
APS-C

Bigger pixels
NFC

Compare Fujifilm XF10 vs Ricoh GR II

Compared to Fujifilm X70

Pentax K-S2

Fujifilm X70

$499
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Eye-level viewfinder

$699
APS-C

Touchscreen
In-camera panoramas

Compare Pentax K-S2 vs Fujifilm X70

Fujifilm XF10

Fujifilm X70

$499
APS-C

Less expensive
Shoot 4K video

$699
APS-C

Bigger pixels
Tiltable Screen

Compare Fujifilm XF10 vs Fujifilm X70

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