Fujifilm X100T vs Pentax K-S2

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Fujifilm X100T vs Pentax K-S2

APS-C 368.2mm²
16.3 megapixels
35.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Fujifilm X100T Review.
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What’s the bottom line? Read our Fujifilm X100T conclusion.

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

Go in depth with our full Pentax K-S2 Review.
How does it shoot? Pentax K-S2 in the real world.
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Differences

Fujifilm X100T advantages over Pentax K-S2

In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Integrated ND filter
Yes vs No
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Higher max flash sync
1/2000 vs 1/180 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Higher-res screen
346k vs 230k pixels
More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
Faster JPEG shooting
6.0 fps vs 5.2 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
6.1 fps vs 5.2 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Faster shutter
1/32000 vs 1/6000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Pentax K-S2 advantages over Fujifilm X100T

Less expensive
$499 vs $1299*
Save money for lenses or accessories
Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs none
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Fast startup
~1.00 vs 1.9 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
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
Less shutter lag
0.12 vs 0.28 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
More viewfinder magnification
0.63x vs 0.50x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
More pixels
20.1 vs 16.3 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Bigger JPEG buffer
28 vs 16 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

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
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
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
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
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
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

Attractive, retro rangefinder-style design; Excellent still image quality; Great, sharp f/2 35mm-equivalent lens; Overall better operation than the X100S with improved controls and dials; Improved optical viewfinder coverage; Built-in Wi-Fi.
Low-light AF still slow and inconsistent; Video quality still compromised by moire and lack of image stabilization; Buffer depths could be better when shooting RAW.
Read our Fujifilm X100T Review

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
Read our Pentax K-S2 Review

The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm X100

Fujifilm X100T

Fujifilm X100

$1299
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-camera panoramas

$1200
APS-C

Compare Fujifilm X100T vs Fujifilm X100

Pentax K-S2

Fujifilm X100

$499
APS-C

Focus peaking
Tilt-swivel screen

$1200
APS-C

Bigger pixels
Integrated ND filter

Compare Pentax K-S2 vs Fujifilm X100

Compared to Fujifilm X100S

Fujifilm X100T

Fujifilm X100S

$1299
APS-C

Built-in Wi-Fi
External Mic Jack

$1099
APS-C

Compare Fujifilm X100T vs Fujifilm X100S

Pentax K-S2

Fujifilm X100S

$499
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$1099
APS-C

In-camera panoramas
On-sensor phase detect

Compare Pentax K-S2 vs Fujifilm X100S

Compared to Pentax K-500

Fujifilm X100T

Pentax K-500

$1299
APS-C

In-camera panoramas
Built-in Wi-Fi

$597
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Longer stills battery life

Compare Fujifilm X100T vs Pentax K-500

Pentax K-S2

Pentax K-500

$499
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Built-in Wi-Fi

$597
APS-C

Longer stills battery life
Higher-res screen

Compare Pentax K-S2 vs Pentax K-500

Compared to Pentax K-S1

Fujifilm X100T

Pentax K-S1

$1299
APS-C

In-camera panoramas
Built-in Wi-Fi

$502
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Longer stills battery life

Compare Fujifilm X100T vs 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

Compared to Fujifilm X100F

Fujifilm X100T

Fujifilm X100F

$1299
APS-C

Bigger pixels

$899
APS-C

Less expensive
Fast startup

Compare Fujifilm X100T vs Fujifilm X100F

Pentax K-S2

Fujifilm X100F

$499
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$899
APS-C

In-camera panoramas
On-sensor phase detect

Compare Pentax K-S2 vs Fujifilm X100F

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