Fujifilm X70 vs Pentax KP

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Fujifilm X70 vs Pentax KP

APS-C 368.2mm²
16.3 megapixels
28.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Fujifilm X70 Review.
How does it shoot? Fujifilm X70 in the real world.
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Compare Fujifilm X70 image quality against competitors.
What’s the bottom line? Read our Fujifilm X70 conclusion.

APS-C 366.6mm²
24.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 819,200

Go in depth with our full Pentax KP Review.
How does it shoot? Pentax KP in the real world.
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Succeeded by the Fujifilm XF10
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Differences

Fujifilm X70 advantages over Pentax KP

Less expensive
$699 vs $999
Save money for lenses or accessories
Bigger pixels
~ 4.82 vs 3.91 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
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
Fast startup
~0.80 vs 1.4 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Thinner
44 mm vs 75 mm
Thinner
Higher max flash sync
1/2000 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
Lighter weight
347g vs 699g
Lighter weight
Faster JPEG shooting
8.5 fps vs 7.1 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
8.6 fps vs 7.0 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode

Pentax KP advantages over Fujifilm X70

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
High resolution composite
Yes vs No
Combine multiple shots to form a super hi-res version
More pixels
24.3 vs 16.3 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Bigger JPEG buffer
35 vs 10 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Bigger RAW buffer
10 vs 7 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Higher extended ISO
819200 vs 51200 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
Tiltable Screen
Both provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
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
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
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
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

Compact camera body; Impressive optical performance; Very good JPEG image quality; Good high ISO performance; Film Simulation modes; Tilting touchscreen display.
Inconsistent AF performance; Clunky menus; Shallow buffer depth; Poor video quality; No built-in viewfinder like X100-series.
Read our Fujifilm X70 Review

We haven’t finished our review of the Pentax KP, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
Read our Pentax KP Shooter's Report

The Competition

Compared to Nikon Coolpix A

Fujifilm X70

Nikon Coolpix A

$699
APS-C

Focus peaking
Touchscreen

$1097
APS-C

Bigger JPEG buffer
Bigger RAW buffer

Compare Fujifilm X70 vs Nikon Coolpix A

Pentax KP

Nikon Coolpix A

$999
APS-C

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

$1097
APS-C

Bigger pixels
Thinner

Compare Pentax KP vs Nikon Coolpix A

Compared to Leica X-E (Typ 102)

Fujifilm X70

Leica X-E (Typ 102)

$699
APS-C

Focus peaking
Touchscreen

$1534
APS-C

More telephoto lens reach

Compare Fujifilm X70 vs Leica X-E (Typ 102)

Pentax KP

Leica X-E (Typ 102)

$999
APS-C

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

$1534
APS-C

Bigger pixels
Thinner

Compare Pentax KP vs Leica X-E (Typ 102)

Compared to Ricoh GR II

Fujifilm X70

Ricoh GR II

$699
APS-C

Focus peaking
Touchscreen

$538
APS-C

Less expensive
NFC

Compare Fujifilm X70 vs Ricoh GR II

Pentax KP

Ricoh GR II

$999
APS-C

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

$538
APS-C

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

Compare Pentax KP vs Ricoh GR II

Compared to Nikon D5600

Fujifilm X70

Nikon D5600

$699
APS-C

Focus peaking
Less expensive

$1065
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Fujifilm X70 vs Nikon D5600

Pentax KP

Nikon D5600

$999
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$1065
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

Compare Pentax KP vs Nikon D5600

Compared to Canon T7i

Fujifilm X70

Canon T7i

$699
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

$700
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Fujifilm X70 vs Canon T7i

Pentax KP

Canon T7i

$999
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$700
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

Compare Pentax KP vs Canon T7i

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