Pentax KP vs Fujifilm X-H1

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Pentax KP vs Fujifilm X-H1

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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APS-C 368.2mm²
24.3 megapixels
ISO 200 - 12,800

Go in depth with our full Fujifilm X-H1 Review.
How does it shoot? Fujifilm X-H1 in the real world.
See real-world photos taken with the X-H1.
Compare Fujifilm X-H1 image quality against competitors.

Succeeded by the Fujifilm X-H2
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Differences

Pentax KP advantages over Fujifilm X-H1

Lens selection
Excellent vs Good
Better lens selection gives you more options
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 310 shots
Capture more photos
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Higher extended ISO
819200 vs 51200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Fujifilm X-H1 advantages over Pentax KP

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
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
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
HDMI out
HDMI out vs None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
More viewfinder magnification
0.75x vs 0.63x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
Dual card slots
Yes vs No
Gives you more storage flexibility
Longer exposure
900 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster JPEG shooting
14.0 fps vs 7.1 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
14.0 fps vs 7.0 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
27 vs 10 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
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
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
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 GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Kit with 16-55mm f/2.8 lens

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-H1, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
Read our Fujifilm X-H1 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-H1

Pentax K-3 II

$1000
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

$830
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

Compare Fujifilm X-H1 vs Pentax K-3 II

Compared to Sigma sd Quattro

Pentax KP

Sigma sd Quattro

$999
APS-C

Lens selection
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$699
APS-C

On-sensor phase detect
HDMI out

Compare Pentax KP vs Sigma sd Quattro

Fujifilm X-H1

Sigma sd Quattro

$1000
APS-C

Lens selection
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$699
APS-C

More dots on screen

Compare Fujifilm X-H1 vs Sigma sd Quattro

Compared to Sigma sd Quattro H

Pentax KP

Sigma sd Quattro H

$999
APS-C

Lens selection
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$1199
APS-H

Larger sensor
On-sensor phase detect

Compare Pentax KP vs Sigma sd Quattro H

Fujifilm X-H1

Sigma sd Quattro H

$1000
APS-C

Lens selection
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$1199
APS-H

Larger sensor
More dots on screen

Compare Fujifilm X-H1 vs Sigma sd Quattro H

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-H1

Nikon D5600

$1000
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$1065
APS-C

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Fujifilm X-H1 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-H1

Canon T7i

$1000
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$700
APS-C

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Fujifilm X-H1 vs Canon T7i

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