Pentax K-30 vs Fujifilm X70

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Pentax K-30 vs Fujifilm X70

APS-C 369.7mm²
16.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 12,800

Go in depth with our full Pentax K-30 Review.
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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.

Succeeded by the Pentax K-50
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Succeeded by the Fujifilm XF10
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Differences

Pentax K-30 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
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
Bigger JPEG buffer
45 vs 10 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Fujifilm X70 advantages over Pentax K-30

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
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Fast startup
~0.80 vs 1.1 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Thinner
44 mm vs 71 mm
Thinner
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Higher max flash sync
1/2000 vs 1/180 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Newer
8 years vs 12 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
HDMI out
HDMI out vs None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Doesn't require an AA filter
Yes vs No
A unique sensor design provides sharp photos without moiré
Faster JPEG shooting
8.5 fps vs 5.5 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/32000 vs 1/6000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
51200 vs 25600 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
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
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
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
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

Pentaprism viewfinder is bright and accurate; Weather-sealed body can handle direct rain; Twin control dials make exposure control a snap; Solid build; Great image quality.
Lower resolution than some rivals; Not as small as recent Pentax entry-level and mid-range models; A couple of ergonomic and UI quirks; Shutter isn't the quietest; 18-55 kit lens isn't weather-sealed.
Read our Pentax K-30 Review

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

The Competition

Compared to Nikon D7000

Pentax K-30

Nikon D7000

$599
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

$699
APS-C

Fast startup
Longer stills battery life

Compare Pentax K-30 vs Nikon D7000

Fujifilm X70

Nikon D7000

$699
APS-C

Focus peaking
Touchscreen

$699
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
Fast startup

Compare Fujifilm X70 vs Nikon D7000

Compared to Canon T4i

Pentax K-30

Canon T4i

$599
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$700
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

Compare Pentax K-30 vs Canon T4i

Fujifilm X70

Canon T4i

$699
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$700
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Fujifilm X70 vs Canon T4i

Compared to Pentax K-5 II

Pentax K-30

Pentax K-5 II

$599
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

$699
APS-C

Fast startup
Longer stills battery life

Compare Pentax K-30 vs Pentax K-5 II

Fujifilm X70

Pentax K-5 II

$699
APS-C

Focus peaking
Touchscreen

$699
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Fujifilm X70 vs Pentax K-5 II

Compared to Nikon Coolpix A

Pentax K-30

Nikon Coolpix A

$599
APS-C

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

$1097
APS-C

Thinner
Higher max flash sync

Compare Pentax K-30 vs 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

Compared to Ricoh GR II

Pentax K-30

Ricoh GR II

$599
APS-C

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

$538
APS-C

Built-in Wi-Fi
NFC

Compare Pentax K-30 vs 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

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