Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Pentax K100D S

Below is a thorough review of the Fujifilm GFX 50R versus Pentax K100D S, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50R (51MP) and K100D S (6MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50R (Medium format) and K100D S (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50R was announced 11 years later than the K100D S and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm GFX 50R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K100D S being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the Fujifilm GFX 50R scores versus the K100D S when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm GFX 50R & Pentax K100D Super. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm GFX 50R Gallery & Pentax K100D S Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm GFX 50R has got physical measurements of 161mm x 97mm x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 775 grams (1.71 lbs) and the Pentax K100D S has measurements of 129mm x 91mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm GFX 50R versus Pentax K100D S in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50R versus the K100D S.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm GFX 50R and K100D S is 59 and 65 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements simply by going over specifications. The visual underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and K100D S.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm GFX 50R having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Fujifilm GFX 50R will offer more detail with its extra 45 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm GFX 50R is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.