Pentax K-x vs Fujifilm X-Pro1

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Pentax K-x vs Fujifilm X-Pro1

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APS-C 369.7mm²
12.4 megapixels
ISO 200 - 6400

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

APS-C 368.2mm²
16.3 megapixels
ISO 200 - 6400

Go in depth with our full Fujifilm X-Pro1 Review.
See real-world photos taken with the X-Pro1.

Succeeded by the Pentax K-r
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Succeeded by the Fujifilm X-Pro2
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Differences

Pentax K-x advantages over Fujifilm X-Pro1

Lens selection
Excellent vs Good
Better lens selection gives you more options
Less expensive
$650 vs $1700 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Fast startup
~0.60 vs 1.3 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

420 vs 300 shots
Capture more photos
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Less shutter lag
0.10 vs 0.37 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
Faster shutter
1/6000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Fujifilm X-Pro1 advantages over Pentax K-x

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
42 mm vs 69 mm
Thinner
HDMI out
HDMI out vs None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
More dots on screen
1230k vs 230k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
Shoots 1080p video
Yes vs No
You'll want this if you shoot video
More pixels
16.3 vs 12.4 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Doesn't require an AA filter
Yes vs No
A unique sensor design provides sharp photos without moiré
Faster JPEG shooting
5.2 fps vs 4.3 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 12800 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
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
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
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-x Full Review

Quality build; Unique hybrid optical viewfinder; Excellent LCD; Good controls; Excellent image quality.
Limited to prime lenses (for now); Loose aperture ring and EV dial; Mediocre autofocus speeds; Slow buffer clearing; Tripod socket too close to battery compartment.
Read our Fujifilm X-Pro1 Review

The Competition

Compared to Sony DSLR-A380

Pentax K-x

Sony DSLR-A380

$702
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

$849
APS-C

Tiltable Screen
HDMI out

Compare Pentax K-x vs Sony DSLR-A380

Fujifilm X-Pro1

Sony DSLR-A380

$999
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-camera panoramas

$849
APS-C

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Sony DSLR-A380

Compared to Pentax K-7

Pentax K-x

Pentax K-7

$702
APS-C

Less expensive
Higher effective ISO

$1300
APS-C

Longer stills battery life
Top deck display

Compare Pentax K-x vs Pentax K-7

Fujifilm X-Pro1

Pentax K-7

$999
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-camera panoramas

$1300
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

Compare Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Pentax K-7

Compared to Pentax K-r

Pentax K-x

Pentax K-r

$702
APS-C

Less expensive
Shoots 24p video

$850
APS-C

Fast startup
External Mic Jack

Compare Pentax K-x vs Pentax K-r

Fujifilm X-Pro1

Pentax K-r

$999
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-camera panoramas

$850
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

Compare Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Pentax K-r

Compared to Sony NEX-6

Pentax K-x

Sony NEX-6

$702
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

$549
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-camera panoramas

Compare Pentax K-x vs Sony NEX-6

Fujifilm X-Pro1

Sony NEX-6

$999
APS-C

Fast startup
Doesn't require an AA filter

$549
APS-C

Less expensive
Tiltable Screen

Compare Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Sony NEX-6

Compared to Fujifilm X-T1 IR

Pentax K-x

Fujifilm X-T1 IR

$702
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

$1049
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-camera panoramas

Compare Pentax K-x vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR

Fujifilm X-Pro1

Fujifilm X-T1 IR

$999
APS-C

$1049
APS-C

Tiltable Screen
Built-in Wi-Fi

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