Pentax K-7 vs Fujifilm X30

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Pentax K-7 vs Fujifilm X30

APS-C 369.7mm²
14.6 megapixels
ISO 100 - 3200

Go in depth with our full Pentax K-7 Review.
See real-world photos taken with the K-7.

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

Go in depth with our full Fujifilm X30 Review.
How does it shoot? Fujifilm X30 in the real world.
See real-world photos taken with the X30.
Compare Fujifilm X30 image quality against competitors.
What’s the bottom line? Read our Fujifilm X30 conclusion.

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Differences

Pentax K-7 advantages over Fujifilm X30

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 2/3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 5.07 vs 2.20 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Fast startup
~0.60 vs 2.1 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
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

740 vs 470 shots
Capture more photos
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Less shutter lag
0.09 vs 0.28 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
More pixels
14.6 vs 12.0 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Faster shutter
1/8000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Fujifilm X30 advantages over Pentax K-7

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
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
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Higher max flash sync
1/1000 vs 1/180 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Newer
10 years vs 15 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Lighter weight
423g vs 758g
Lighter weight
Shoots 1080p video
Yes vs No
You'll want this if you shoot video
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Doesn't require an AA filter
Yes vs No
A unique sensor design provides sharp photos without moiré
Faster JPEG shooting
11.4 fps vs 5.2 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Higher extended ISO
12800 vs 6400 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
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.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
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
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
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

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Review Excerpt

Read our Pentax K-7 Full Review

Excellent image quality for its class; Very good optical performance from the bright f/2-2.8 4x lens; Quick autofocus, even in very low light; Fast burst modes; EVF fixes the flaws of optical viewfinder in X20; Tilting high-res LCD screen; Excellent feel in the hands; Very good battery life.
Top shutter speed is only 1/1000s when lens is wide open; No built-in ND filter; 28mm eq. may not be wide enough for some; Shallow buffer depths; Default NR processing a bit heavy-handed.
Read our Fujifilm X30 Review

The Competition

Compared to Sony DSLR-A380

Pentax K-7

Sony DSLR-A380

$1300
APS-C

Lens selection
Longer stills battery life

$849
APS-C

Less expensive
Tiltable Screen

Compare Pentax K-7 vs Sony DSLR-A380

Fujifilm X30

Sony DSLR-A380

$499
2/3 inch

Focus peaking
In-camera panoramas

$849
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Fujifilm X30 vs Sony DSLR-A380

Compared to Canon T2i

Pentax K-7

Canon T2i

$1300
APS-C

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$692
APS-C

Less expensive
Fast startup

Compare Pentax K-7 vs Canon T2i

Fujifilm X30

Canon T2i

$499
2/3 inch

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$692
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Fujifilm X30 vs Canon T2i

Compared to Sony A55

Pentax K-7

Sony A55

$1300
APS-C

Lens selection
Fast startup

$734
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Pentax K-7 vs Sony A55

Fujifilm X30

Sony A55

$499
2/3 inch

Focus peaking
Built-in Wi-Fi

$734
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Fujifilm X30 vs Sony A55

Compared to Fujifilm X10

Pentax K-7

Fujifilm X10

$1300
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$599
2/3 inch

Less expensive
Higher max flash sync

Compare Pentax K-7 vs Fujifilm X10

Fujifilm X30

Fujifilm X10

$499
2/3 inch

Focus peaking
In-camera panoramas

$599
2/3 inch

Compare Fujifilm X30 vs Fujifilm X10

Compared to Fujifilm X20

Pentax K-7

Fujifilm X20

$1300
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$499
2/3 inch

Focus peaking
Less expensive

Compare Pentax K-7 vs Fujifilm X20

Fujifilm X30

Fujifilm X20

$499
2/3 inch

Tiltable Screen
Built-in Wi-Fi

$499
2/3 inch

Compare Fujifilm X30 vs Fujifilm X20

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