Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax K-500

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Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax K-500

2/3 inch 58.1mm²
12.0 megapixels
28.00mm - 112.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Fujifilm X20 Review.

APS-C 372.1mm²
16.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 51,200

Go in depth with our full Pentax K-500 Review.
See real-world photos taken with the K-500.

Succeeded by the Fujifilm X30
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Differences

Fujifilm X20 advantages over Pentax K-500

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
Higher max flash sync
1/1000 vs 1/180 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
HDMI out
HDMI out vs None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Faster JPEG shooting
12.0 fps vs 6.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos

Pentax K-500 advantages over Fujifilm X20

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 2/3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 4.81 vs 2.20 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
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

710 vs 270 shots
Capture more photos
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
More dots on screen
922k vs 460k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
More pixels
16.3 vs 12.0 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Bigger JPEG buffer
30 vs 11 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/6000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
51200 vs 12800 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

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
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities

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
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
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

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Review Excerpt

We haven’t finished our review of the Fujifilm X20, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
See our Fujifilm X20 First Shots

We haven’t finished our review of the Pentax K-500, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
See our Pentax K-500 First Shots

The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm X10

Fujifilm X20

Fujifilm X10

$499
2/3 inch

Focus peaking
In-camera panoramas

$599
2/3 inch

Compare Fujifilm X20 vs Fujifilm X10

Pentax K-500

Fujifilm X10

$597
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$599
2/3 inch

Higher max flash sync
HDMI out

Compare Pentax K-500 vs Fujifilm X10

Compared to Sony A57

Fujifilm X20

Sony A57

$499
2/3 inch

Less expensive
On-sensor phase detect

$800
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Fujifilm X20 vs Sony A57

Pentax K-500

Sony A57

$597
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

$800
APS-C

In-camera panoramas
Tiltable Screen

Compare Pentax K-500 vs Sony A57

Compared to Pentax K-5 IIs

Fujifilm X20

Pentax K-5 IIs

$499
2/3 inch

Focus peaking
Less expensive

$497
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax K-5 IIs

Pentax K-500

Pentax K-5 IIs

$597
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

$497
APS-C

Higher effective ISO
Top deck display

Compare Pentax K-500 vs Pentax K-5 IIs

Compared to Pentax WG-3

Fujifilm X20

Pentax WG-3

$499
2/3 inch

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$289
1/2.3 inch

Waterproof
Thinner

Compare Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax WG-3

Pentax K-500

Pentax WG-3

$597
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$289
1/2.3 inch

Waterproof
Thinner

Compare Pentax K-500 vs Pentax WG-3

Compared to Fujifilm X30

Fujifilm X20

Fujifilm X30

$499
2/3 inch

$499
2/3 inch

Tiltable Screen
Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Fujifilm X20 vs Fujifilm X30

Pentax K-500

Fujifilm X30

$597
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$499
2/3 inch

In-camera panoramas
Tiltable Screen

Compare Pentax K-500 vs Fujifilm X30

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