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Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Pentax K-7

Portability
52
Imaging
93
Features
86
Overall
90
Fujifilm GFX 100 front
 
Pentax K-7 front
Portability
60
Imaging
55
Features
69
Overall
60

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Pentax K-7 Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 100
(Full Review)
  • 102MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 1320g - 156 x 144 x 75mm
  • Introduced May 2019
Pentax K-7
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 2000 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 750g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Launched October 2009
  • Replacement is Pentax K-5
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Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Pentax K-7 Overview

Below is a in depth analysis of the Fujifilm GFX 100 and Pentax K-7, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 100 (102MP) and K-7 (15MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 100 (Medium format) and K-7 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm GFX 100 was brought out 9 years later than the K-7 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm GFX 100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-7 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the Fujifilm GFX 100 grades vs the K-7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 100 over the Pentax K-7

 Fujifilm GFX 100 K-7 
LaunchedMay 2019October 2009More recent by 118 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2360k921kSharper display (+1439k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-7 over the Fujifilm GFX 100

 K-7 Fujifilm GFX 100 

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 100 and Pentax K-7

 Fujifilm GFX 100 K-7 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Pentax K-7 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm GFX 100 comes with exterior dimensions of 156mm x 144mm x 75mm (6.1" x 5.7" x 3.0") having a weight of 1320 grams (2.91 lbs) and the Pentax K-7 has sizing of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm GFX 100 and Pentax K-7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 100 against the K-7.

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Pentax K-7 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm GFX 100 and K-7 is 52 and 60 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Pentax K-7 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Pentax K-7 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over specs. The graphic here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm GFX 100 and K-7.

All in all, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm GFX 100 because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm GFX 100 will offer you extra detail having its extra 87 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm GFX 100 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Pentax K-7 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Pentax K-7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Pentax K-7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax K-7 Portrait photography highlights
95
manual focus
great megapixels (102 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
supports face detect focusing
exports RAW files
73
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 Street photography advice
Pentax K-7 Street photography advice
72
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
exports RAW files
boasts focus via touch
weather proof
more heavy than average (1,320g)
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm GFX 100
Sports photography with Pentax K-7
90
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great megapixels (102 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
good battery power (800 per charge)
sensor has phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
70
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
environment proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
low frames per second (5.0 fps)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K-7 as a Travel photography camera
67
good battery power (800 per charge)
weather proof
has bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
great megapixels (102 megapixels)
more heavy than average (1,320 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
65
environment proofing
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 Landscape photography info
Pentax K-7 Landscape photography info
92
manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great megapixels (102MP)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
exports RAW files
weather proof
good battery power (800 shots)
2 card slots
78
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 Vlogging advice
Pentax K-7 Vlogging advice
33
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focusing
high video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone support
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
more heavy than average (1,320g)
25
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect autofocus
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
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Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Pentax K-7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 100 and Pentax K-7
 Fujifilm GFX 100Pentax K-7
General Information
Company FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm GFX 100 Pentax K-7
Type Pro Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2019-05-23 2009-10-02
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor X-Processor 4 Prime II
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format APS-C
Sensor dimensions 44 x 33mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 1,452.0mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 102 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 11648 x 8736 4672 x 3104
Maximum native ISO 12800 2000
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 425 11
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm G Pentax KAF2
Available lenses 12 151
Focal length multiplier 0.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2" 3"
Resolution of screen 2,360 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT color LCD with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 1.09x 0.61x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 13.00 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/125 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 1536 x 1024 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1320 gr (2.91 pounds) 750 gr (1.65 pounds)
Physical dimensions 156 x 144 x 75mm (6.1" x 5.7" x 3.0") 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 61
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 536
Other
Battery life 800 pictures 980 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-T125 D-LI90
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/MMC
Storage slots 2 Single
Launch pricing $10,000 $599