Fujifilm X-E1 vs Pentax K-5 II

      Fujifilm X-E1

      Pentax K-5 II
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Fujifilm X-E1 and the Pentax K-5 II, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Fujifilm X-E1 was introduced in February 2013 and Pentax K-5 II was introduced in June 2013. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Fujifilm X-E1 Highlights

      • 16.3 MP APS-C CMOS X-TRANS I Sensor
      • 100 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • Unknown Focus Points (Unknown Cross-type)
      • 2.8" 460k dot Fixed Screen
      • 2,360k dot Electronic Viewfinder
      • 6.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • 30 min Video Recording Limit
      • Built-in Flash

      Pentax K-5 II Highlights

      • 16.3 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 12,800 Native ISO
      • 11 Focus Points (11 Cross-type)
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 921k dot Fixed Screen
      • Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder
      • 7.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • 25 min Video Recording Limit
      • Built-in Flash
      • Wheather Sealed Body
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Fujifilm X-E1
      4. Advantage of Pentax K-5 II
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen and Viewfinder
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Fujifilm X-E1 and Pentax K-5 II.

      PROS

      Fujifilm X-E1

      Pentax K-5 II

      •   Cheap
      •   Video Capture
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 350 g (0.77 lb / 12.35 oz)
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Fujifilm X-E1

      Pentax K-5 II

      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Fujifilm X-E1

      Pentax K-5 II

      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.3 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 2.8"
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 2,360k dot
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 6.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec
      •   Price
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.3 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 7.0 fps
      •   DxO Overall Score - 82
      •   Weight - 760 g (1.68 lb / 26.81 oz)
      •   Battery Life - 980 shots

      Advantage of Fujifilm X-E1

      Fujifilm X-E1
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm X-E1 over Pentax K-5 II.

      Fujifilm X-E1 vs Pentax K-5 II
      Cheaper $1,399.95 with 18-55mm lens, $999.95 body only vs Body Only:$1,299.95
      Sensor Type CMOS X-TRANS I vs CMOS
      Higher Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) 0.62x vs 0.61x
      Average Metering vs
      Higher Video Recording Limit 30 min vs 25 min
      Built-in Microphone Stereo vs Mono
      Lighter 350 g (0.77 lb / 12.35 oz) vs 760 g (1.68 lb / 26.81 oz)

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Fujifilm X-E1.

      Fujifilm X-E2
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      APS-C

      16.3 MP

      Fujifilm X-E2S
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      APS-C

      16.3 MP

      Fujifilm X-E3
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      APS-C

      24.3 MP

      Fujifilm X-E4
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      APS-C

      26.1 MP

      Olympus PEN-F
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      Micro Four Thirds

      20 MP

      Fujifilm X-H2
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      APS-C

      40.2 MP

      Sony W560
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.1 MP

      Canon 5D
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      Full Frame

      13.3 MP

      Samsung WB30F
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.2 MP

      Fujifilm X-T4
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      APS-C

      26.1 MP

      Nikon D750
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      Full Frame

      24.3 MP

      Sony S980
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Advantage of Pentax K-5 II

      Pentax K-5 II
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Pentax K-5 II over Fujifilm X-E1.

      Fujifilm X-E1 vs Pentax K-5 II
      Higher Native ISO 6,400 vs 12,800
      Higher Boosted ISO 25,600 vs 51,200
      Max Image Resolution 4896 x 3264 vs 4928 x 3264
      Timelapse Recording vs
      More Cross-type Focus Points 0 vs 9
      Selective Autofocus vs
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Phase Detection for Autofocus vs
      Image Stabilization vs Sensor Shift
      Larger Screen 2.8" vs 3.0"
      Higher Resolution Screen 460k dot vs 921k dot
      Top LCD Screen vs
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/4000 sec vs 1/8000 sec
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 6.0 fps vs 7.0 fps
      Center Weighted Metering vs
      Environmental Sealing vs
      Longer Battery Life 350 shots vs 980 shots

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Pentax K-5 II.

      Pentax K-5
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      APS-C

      16.3 MP

      Pentax K-5 IIs
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      APS-C

      16.3 MP

      Sony a7R IV
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      Full Frame

      61.0 MP

      Canon 5DS R
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Canon Rebel XT
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      APS-C

      8 MP

      Sony a7 III
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Nikon Z7
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Canon 5D IV
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      Full Frame

      30.4 MP

      Sony a6300
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon 70D
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Sony a6600
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon Rebel SL1
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      APS-C

      18.0 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Fujifilm X-E1 Pentax K-5 II
        Video Capture
        Live View Autofocus
        Built-in Flash
        HDMI Output Mini connector Mini
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Fujifilm X-E1 Pentax K-5 II
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
        Low Video Recording Limit30 min25 min
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Fujifilm X-E1 has a 2.8" screen with 460k dot resolution and Pentax K-5 II has a 3.0" screen with 921k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.


      Viewfinder

      Fujifilm X-E1 has a built-in Electronic viewfinder with 2,360k dot resolution and Pentax K-5 II has a built-in Optical (pentaprism) viewfinder. They both have 100% coverage.

      Sensor

      Fujifilm X-E1 features a 16.3 megapixel APS-C CMOS X-TRANS I sensor with dimensions of 23.6 x 15.6 mm and a total area of 368.2 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 6,400 and expands to 100 - 25,600 in boosted mode. Pentax K-5 II features a 16.3 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with dimensions of 23.7 x 15.7 mm and a total area of 246.5 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 12,800 and expands to 80 - 51,200 in boosted mode.

      Fujifilm X-E1 has CMOS X-TRANS I sensor

      Here is a sensor size comparison chart where you can see how different sensors compare with each other:

      Sensor size chart
      Sensor Dimensions Area Aspect Ratio Crop Factor
      Image cannot be displayedMedium Format44 x 33 mm1452 mm24:30.79x
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      Image cannot be displayedAPS-H27 x 18 mm486 mm23:21.3x
      Image cannot be displayedAPS-C23.6 x 15.6 mm368.2 mm23:21.5x
      Image cannot be displayedAPS-C (Canon)22.3 x 14.9 mm332.3 mm23:21.6x
      Image cannot be displayedMicro Four Thirds17.4 x 13 mm226.2 mm24:32x
      Image cannot be displayed1-inch13.2 x 8.8 mm116.2 mm23:22.7x
      Image cannot be displayed1/1.7-inch7.44 x 5.58 mm41.5 mm24:34.7x
      Image cannot be displayed1/2.3-inch6.17 x 4.55 mm28.1 mm24:35.6x

      Photography Features

      Fujifilm X-E1 is equipped with EXR Pro processor and can take pictures up to 4896 x 3264 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4896 x 2760,3264 x 3264, 3456 x 2304, 3456 x 1944, 2304 x 230, 2496 x 1664, 2496 x 1408 , 1664 x 1664 with 1:1, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Pentax K-5 II is equipped with PRIME II processor and can take pictures up to 4928 x 3264 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3936 x 2624, 3072 x 2048, 1728 x 1152 with 3:2 aspect ratios.


      Lens Mount

      Fujifilm X-E1 has Fujifilm X lens mount and Pentax K-5 II has Pentax KAF2 lens mount. Due to their APS-C sensor their crop factor (also called lens multiplier) is equal to 1.5x. This means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length times 1.5.


      In-Body Image Stabilization on Pentax K-5 II

      Pentax K-5 II has a built-in Sensor Shift in-body image stabilization (IBIS). This means that you are still getting vibration reduction when camera is paired with non-image stabilizied lenses. It also works with lenses with optical image stabilization and in combination can achieve even better compensation.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. Fujifilm X-E1 has a Mini connector HDMI and Pentax K-5 II has a Mini HDMI connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Fujifilm X-E1 comes with W126 battery pack with battery life of 350 shots and Pentax K-5 II comes with D-LI90 battery pack with battery life of 980 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Cameras have a single SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Fujifilm X-E1, and up to 1/8000 sec on Pentax K-5 II. Fujifilm X-E1 can shoot continuously up to 6.0 fps. Pentax K-5 II can shoot continuously up to 7.0 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 13.00 m at ISO 100 on Pentax K-5 II. They also accept external flash which can be connected via Hot Shoe to Fujifilm X-E1 and via Hot Shoe or Wireless connection to Pentax K-5 II. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/180 sec on Fujifilm X-E1.

      Physical Parameters

      Fujifilm X-E1 body has dimensions of 129 x 75 x 38 mm (5.08 x 2.95 x 1.5") and Pentax K-5 II body has dimensions of 131 x 97 x 73 mm (5.16 x 3.82 x 2.87"). Fujifilm X-E1 weighs 350 g (0.77 lb / 12.35 oz) and Pentax K-5 II weighs 760 g (1.68 lb / 26.81 oz).

      Fujifilm X-E1

      Pentax K-5 II

      129 mm

      75 mm

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      131 mm

      97 mm

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      75 mm

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      38 mm

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      73 mm

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      Size comparisons of Fujifilm X-E1 and Pentax K-5 II

      Fujifilm X-E1 and Pentax K-5 II for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Fujifilm X-E1

      Pentax K-5 II

      AVERAGE
      64
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      GOOD
      81
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Fujifilm X-E1

      Pentax K-5 II

      AVERAGE
      58
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 2,360k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 6.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      73
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   9 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 7.0 fps
      •   Battery Life - 980 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Fujifilm X-E1

      Pentax K-5 II

      AVERAGE
      57
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 2,360k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 6.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      69
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   9 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 7.0 fps
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Battery Life - 980 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Fujifilm X-E1

      Pentax K-5 II

      GOOD
      71
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.8"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      83
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   9 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Fujifilm X-E1

      Pentax K-5 II

      GOOD
      81
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 350 g (0.77 lb / 12.35 oz)
      GOOD
      82
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   9 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 760 g (1.68 lb / 26.81 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Fujifilm X-E1

      Pentax K-5 II

      GOOD
      81
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 350 g (0.77 lb / 12.35 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots
      GOOD
      81
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 760 g (1.68 lb / 26.81 oz)
      •   Battery Life - 980 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Fujifilm X-E1 and Pentax K-5 II and give them scores of 61 and 72 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Fujifilm X-E1

      Pentax K-5 II

      OVERALL
      61
      OVERALL
      72

      Sensor

      Fujifilm X-E1

      Pentax K-5 II

      GOOD
      71
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.3 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      AVERAGE
      69
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.3 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   DxO Overall Score - 82

      Photo

      Fujifilm X-E1

      Pentax K-5 II

      AVERAGE
      55
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 6.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec
      GOOD
      80
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 7.0 fps

      Video

      Fujifilm X-E1

      Pentax K-5 II

      BAD
      16
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      POOR
      45
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit

      Focusing

      Fujifilm X-E1

      Pentax K-5 II

      AVERAGE
      63
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      GOOD
      80
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   9 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Fujifilm X-E1

      Pentax K-5 II

      AVERAGE
      66
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.8"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 2,360k dot
      GOOD
      73
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot

      Connectivity

      Fujifilm X-E1

      Pentax K-5 II

      GOOD
      78
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      GOOD
      75
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Fujifilm X-E1

      Pentax K-5 II

      POOR
      42
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 350 g (0.77 lb / 12.35 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots
      GOOD
      70
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 760 g (1.68 lb / 26.81 oz)
      •   Battery Life - 980 shots


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