Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Pentax K100D
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Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Pentax K100D Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 102MP - Medium format Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Fujifilm G Mount
- 1320g - 156 x 144 x 75mm
- Launched May 2019
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 660g - 129 x 93 x 70mm
- Announced December 2006
- Refreshed by Pentax K100D S
Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Pentax K100D Overview
Following is a extended analysis of the Fujifilm GFX 100 versus Pentax K100D, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 100 (102MP) and K100D (6MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 100 (Medium format) and K100D (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizes.
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuitThe Fujifilm GFX 100 was manufactured 12 years after the K100D which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm GFX 100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K100D being a Compact SLR camera.
Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm GFX 100 grades vs the K100D when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Pentax K100D Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm GFX 100 and Pentax K100D. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm GFX 100 Gallery and Pentax K100D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 100 over the Pentax K100D
Fujifilm GFX 100 | K100D | |||
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Announced | May 2019 | December 2006 | More modern by 152 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display size | 3.2" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.7") | |
Display resolution | 2360k | 210k | Clearer display (+2150k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K100D over the Fujifilm GFX 100
K100D | Fujifilm GFX 100 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 100 and Pentax K100D
Fujifilm GFX 100 | K100D | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Pentax K100D Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm GFX 100 has physical dimensions of 156mm x 144mm x 75mm (6.1" x 5.7" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 1320 grams (2.91 lbs) and the Pentax K100D has specifications of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).
Compare the Fujifilm GFX 100 versus Pentax K100D in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 100 compared to the K100D.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm GFX 100 and K100D is 52 and 64 respectively.
Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Pentax K100D Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm GFX 100 and K100D.
As you can see, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm GFX 100 due to its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm GFX 100 will deliver greater detail due to its extra 96MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm GFX 100 will have an edge in sensor innovation.
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Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Pentax K100D Specifications
Fujifilm GFX 100 | Pentax K100D | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Pentax |
Model | Fujifilm GFX 100 | Pentax K100D |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
Launched | 2019-05-23 | 2006-12-03 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | X-Processor 4 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Medium format | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 44 x 33mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 1,452.0mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 102 megapixel | 6 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 11648 x 8736 | 3008 x 2008 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | 102400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW data | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 425 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Fujifilm G | Pentax KAF |
Amount of lenses | 12 | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 0.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3.2 inch | 2.5 inch |
Display resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | 210 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder resolution | 5,760 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 96% |
Viewfinder magnification | 1.09x | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | - |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/125 seconds | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM | - |
Highest video resolution | 4096x2160 | None |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | - |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 1320 gr (2.91 lb) | 660 gr (1.46 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 156 x 144 x 75mm (6.1" x 5.7" x 3.0") | 129 x 93 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 800 shots | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NP-T125 | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II supported) | SD/MMC card |
Card slots | Two | 1 |
Price at launch | $10,000 | $0 |