Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Pentax K-1 II

Here is a in depth overview of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Pentax K-1 II, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (16MP) and K-1 II (36MP) and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (1/2") and K-1 II (Full frame) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm Z1000EXR was announced 7 years prior to the K-1 II and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm Z1000EXR being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-1 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm Z1000EXR matches up against the K-1 II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR and Pentax K-1 Mark II. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm Z1000EXR Gallery and Pentax K-1 II Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera often, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR enjoys exterior dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Pentax K-1 II has measurements of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Pentax K-1 II in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs the K-1 II.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and K-1 II is 95 and 55 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor sizing simply by going through specifications. The graphic here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and K-1 II.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR using its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Pentax K-1 II will provide more detail with its extra 20 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z1000EXR will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.