Pentax KP vs Fujifilm X-A7

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Pentax KP vs Fujifilm X-A7

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

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APS-C 369.0mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 200 - 12,800

Go in depth with our full Fujifilm X-A7 Review.

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Differences

Pentax KP advantages over Fujifilm X-A7

Lens selection
Excellent vs Good
Better lens selection gives you more options
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
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

390 vs 270 shots
Capture more photos
Optional anti-aliasing filter
Optional vs Fixed
Lets you choose sharper photos or reduced moiré
Faster JPEG shooting
7.1 fps vs 6.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Higher extended ISO
819200 vs 51200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Fujifilm X-A7 advantages over Pentax KP

Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
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
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
Thinner
41 mm vs 75 mm
Thinner
Newer
4 years vs 7 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
HDMI out
HDMI out vs None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Higher-res screen
920k vs 307k pixels
More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos

Similarities

Common Strengths

Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
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

NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
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

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Kit with 15-45mm Lens (Silver)

Review Excerpt

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

We haven’t finished our review of the Fujifilm X-A7, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
Read our Fujifilm X-A7 Shooter's Report

The Competition

Compared to Pentax K-3 II

Pentax KP

Pentax K-3 II

$999
APS-C

Tiltable Screen
Built-in Wi-Fi

$830
APS-C

Less expensive
Built-in GPS

Compare Pentax KP vs Pentax K-3 II

Fujifilm X-A7

Pentax K-3 II

$850
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Shoot 4K video

$830
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Fujifilm X-A7 vs Pentax K-3 II

Compared to 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

Fujifilm X-A7

Nikon D5600

$850
APS-C

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

$1065
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Fujifilm X-A7 vs Nikon D5600

Compared to 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

Fujifilm X-A7

Canon T7i

$850
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$700
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Fujifilm X-A7 vs Canon T7i

Compared to Fujifilm X-A5

Pentax KP

Fujifilm X-A5

$999
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

$499
APS-C

Less expensive
Shoot 4K video

Compare Pentax KP vs Fujifilm X-A5

Fujifilm X-A7

Fujifilm X-A5

$850
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Higher-res screen

$499
APS-C

Longer video battery life
Longer stills battery life

Compare Fujifilm X-A7 vs Fujifilm X-A5

Compared to Canon EOS M200

Pentax KP

Canon EOS M200

$999
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

$499
APS-C

Less expensive
Shoot 4K video

Compare Pentax KP vs Canon EOS M200

Fujifilm X-A7

Canon EOS M200

$850
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

$499
APS-C

Slower slow-motion
Longer video battery life

Compare Fujifilm X-A7 vs Canon EOS M200

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