Pentax K-1 II vs Fujifilm GFX 100S

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Pentax K-1 II vs Fujifilm GFX 100S

35mm 861.6mm²
36.4 megapixels
ISO 100 - 819,200

Go in depth with our full Pentax K-1 II Review.
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What’s the bottom line? Read our Pentax K-1 II conclusion.

Medium format 1,441.0mm²
102.0 megapixels
ISO 100 - 12,800

Go in depth with our full Fujifilm GFX 100S Review.
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Differences

Pentax K-1 II advantages over Fujifilm GFX 100S

Less expensive
$1997 vs $4399*
Save money for lenses or accessories
Bigger pixels
~ 4.88 vs 3.76 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
High resolution composite
Yes vs No
Combine multiple shots to form a super hi-res version
Built-in GPS
GPS vs None
Geotag your photos
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

670 vs 460 shots
Capture more photos
Higher max flash sync
1/200 vs 1/125 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Optional anti-aliasing filter
Optional vs None
Lets you choose sharper photos or reduced moiré
Higher extended ISO
819200 vs 102400 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Fujifilm GFX 100S advantages over Pentax K-1 II

Larger sensor
Medium format vs 35mm
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Shoot 4K video
4K (DCI) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
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
Newer
3 years vs 6 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Higher-res screen
787k vs 346k pixels
More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
More viewfinder magnification
0.86x vs 0.70x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
More pixels
102.0 vs 36.4 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Longer exposure
3600 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster shutter
1/16000 vs 1/8000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

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
Tiltable Screen
Both provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Top deck display
Both provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
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
Dual card slots
Both provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Both provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
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
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Internal flash
Neither provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

Excellent build and comfortable handling; Bright, roomy viewfinder and articulated LCD; Great image quality; Good performance for the class; In-camera stabilization, GPS and Wi-Fi; Incredibly feature-rich design.
Bulkier than APS-C DSLRs; Top ISOs are for the spec sheet, not the real world; JPEGs are a bit punchy by default; Slow startup; Below-average battery life; Only a relatively modest update to the K-1.
Read our Pentax K-1 II Review

We haven’t finished our review of the Fujifilm GFX 100S, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
Read our Fujifilm GFX 100S Shooter's Report

The Competition

Compared to Pentax K-1

Pentax K-1 II

Pentax K-1

$1747
35mm

Higher extended ISO

$1800
35mm

Compare Pentax K-1 II vs Pentax K-1

Fujifilm GFX 100S

Pentax K-1

$5199
Medium format

Larger sensor
Shoot 4K video

$1800
35mm

Bigger pixels
High resolution composite

Compare Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Pentax K-1

Compared to Canon 5D Mark IV

Pentax K-1 II

Canon 5D Mark IV

$1747
35mm

Less expensive
Focus peaking

$2499
35mm

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

Compare Pentax K-1 II vs Canon 5D Mark IV

Fujifilm GFX 100S

Canon 5D Mark IV

$5199
Medium format

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$2499
35mm

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

Compare Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Canon 5D Mark IV

Compared to Nikon D850

Pentax K-1 II

Nikon D850

$1747
35mm

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$2664
35mm

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

Compare Pentax K-1 II vs Nikon D850

Fujifilm GFX 100S

Nikon D850

$5199
Medium format

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$2664
35mm

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

Compare Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Nikon D850

Compared to Hasselblad X1D II

Pentax K-1 II

Hasselblad X1D II

$1747
35mm

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$5750
Medium format

Larger sensor
Touchscreen

Compare Pentax K-1 II vs Hasselblad X1D II

Fujifilm GFX 100S

Hasselblad X1D II

$5199
Medium format

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$5750
Medium format

Bigger pixels
Built-in GPS

Compare Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Hasselblad X1D II

Compared to Fujifilm GFX 50S II

Pentax K-1 II

Fujifilm GFX 50S II

$1747
35mm

Less expensive
High resolution composite

$3332
Medium format

Larger sensor
Touchscreen

Compare Pentax K-1 II vs Fujifilm GFX 50S II

Fujifilm GFX 100S

Fujifilm GFX 50S II

$5199
Medium format

Shoot 4K video
More viewfinder magnification

$3332
Medium format

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

Compare Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Fujifilm GFX 50S II

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